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Solving Problems 50 Dell Diagnostics 51 System Lights 54 Diagnostic Lights 55 Beep Codes 59 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 60 Restoring Your Operating System 61 Reinstalling Your Microsoft Windows Operating System 63 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media 67 Index 71 4 Contents
Solving Problems 50 Dell Diagnostics 51 System Lights 54 Diagnostic Lights 55 Beep Codes 59 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 60 Restoring Your Operating System 61 Reinstalling Your Microsoft Windows Operating System 63 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media 67 Index 71 4 Contents
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... settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start → Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 ...Click the User's Guide for your computer. What Are You Looking For? • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. The User's Guide is also available on the optional Drivers...
... settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start → Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 ...Click the User's Guide for your computer. What Are You Looking For? • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. The User's Guide is also available on the optional Drivers...
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...operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media NOTE: The Operating System media may be optional and may not ship with your computer. See "Reinstalling Your Microsoft Windows Operating System" on your ...computer. After you reinstall your operating system, you ordered. 8 Quick Reference Guide What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. Your...
...operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media NOTE: The Operating System media may be optional and may not ship with your computer. See "Reinstalling Your Microsoft Windows Operating System" on your ...computer. After you reinstall your operating system, you ordered. 8 Quick Reference Guide What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. Your...
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... run. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your Drivers and Utilities media (optional). When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. On the next start the Drivers and Utilities media menu. 7 Type 2 to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Then shut down your computer and try again. 3 When...
... run. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your Drivers and Utilities media (optional). When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. On the next start the Drivers and Utilities media menu. 7 Type 2 to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Then shut down your computer and try again. 3 When...
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.... 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that corresponds to complete. After you reinstall the operating system, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1 Save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete... any open files and exit any files or programs until the system restoration is running. Reinstalling Your Microsoft Windows Operating System To reinstall your computer is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, ...
.... 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that corresponds to complete. After you reinstall the operating system, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1 Save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete... any open files and exit any files or programs until the system restoration is running. Reinstalling Your Microsoft Windows Operating System To reinstall your computer is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, ...
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... If you are considering reinstalling the Microsoft Windows operating system to Boot from CD-ROM. 7 Follow the instructions on your operating system to wait until you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during assembly of...
... If you are considering reinstalling the Microsoft Windows operating system to Boot from CD-ROM. 7 Follow the instructions on your operating system to wait until you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during assembly of...
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..., disable any open files and exit any virus protection software installed on your current Windows XP data, type r to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. After you reinstall the operating system, you to select the repair...
..., disable any open files and exit any virus protection software installed on your current Windows XP data, type r to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. After you reinstall the operating system, you to select the repair...
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.... 16 When the Who will use this computer? NOTE: The User Account Control window may contain drivers for your computer. 15 When the Ready to register with your Microsoft Windows operating system. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media NOTICE: The Drivers and Utilities media may appear. If you are installing software appropriate for operating systems...
.... 16 When the Who will use this computer? NOTE: The User Account Control window may contain drivers for your computer. 15 When the Ready to register with your Microsoft Windows operating system. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media NOTICE: The Drivers and Utilities media may appear. If you are installing software appropriate for operating systems...
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... contact your computer to the operating state that existed before you may appear. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device ... Scroll down the list to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. NOTE: The User Account Control window may need to replace the driver with a [!]) on page 68). Windows® XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click...
... contact your computer to the operating state that existed before you may appear. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device ... Scroll down the list to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. NOTE: The User Account Control window may need to replace the driver with a [!]) on page 68). Windows® XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click...
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...device for which you are installing the driver. 5 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for which you are installing the driver. 4 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver. 5 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)→ Next. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ ...Double-click the type of device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 3 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. If you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; Quick Reference Guide 69 Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ ...
...device for which you are installing the driver. 5 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for which you are installing the driver. 4 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver. 5 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)→ Next. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ ...Double-click the type of device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 3 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. If you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; Quick Reference Guide 69 Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ ...
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..., 6 regulatory, 6 safety, 6 User's Guide, 6 warranty, 6 drivers identifying, 67 reinstalling, 68 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 E End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics information, 6 error messages beep codes, 59 system lights, 54 H hardware beep codes, 59 conflicts, 60 Dell Diagnostics, 51 Hardware Troubleshooter, 60 Help and Support Center, 10 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 10 Index...
..., 6 regulatory, 6 safety, 6 User's Guide, 6 warranty, 6 drivers identifying, 67 reinstalling, 68 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 E End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics information, 6 error messages beep codes, 59 system lights, 54 H hardware beep codes, 59 conflicts, 60 Dell Diagnostics, 51 Hardware Troubleshooter, 60 Help and Support Center, 10 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 10 Index...
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U User's Guide, 6 W warranty information, 6 Windows Vista Hardware Troubleshooter, 60 Help and Support Center, 10 reinstalling, 63 System Restore, 61 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 68 Hardware Troubleshooter, 60 Help and Support Center, 10 reinstalling, 8, 64 System Restore, 61 Index 73
U User's Guide, 6 W warranty information, 6 Windows Vista Hardware Troubleshooter, 60 Help and Support Center, 10 reinstalling, 63 System Restore, 61 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 68 Hardware Troubleshooter, 60 Help and Support Center, 10 reinstalling, 8, 64 System Restore, 61 Index 73
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... Cleaning an Optical Mouse 300 Floppy Drive 300 CDs and DVDs 300 13 Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System 301 Drivers 301 What Is a Driver 301 Identifying Drivers 301 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 302 Restoring Your Operating System 305 Windows Vista 305 Windows XP 305 Creating a Restore Point 305 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State...
... Cleaning an Optical Mouse 300 Floppy Drive 300 CDs and DVDs 300 13 Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System 301 Drivers 301 What Is a Driver 301 Identifying Drivers 301 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 302 Restoring Your Operating System 305 Windows Vista 305 Windows XP 305 Creating a Restore Point 305 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State...
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... with your computer. After you ordered. 18 Finding Information The operating system is located on your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media NOTE: The Operating System media may be optional ...and may not ship with your computer. To reinstall your computer. See "Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows Vista® and Windows® XP" on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System media. Your operating system product key...
... with your computer. After you ordered. 18 Finding Information The operating system is located on your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media NOTE: The Operating System media may be optional ...and may not ship with your computer. To reinstall your computer. See "Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows Vista® and Windows® XP" on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System media. Your operating system product key...
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.... You may contain drivers for your Microsoft Windows operating system. Windows Vista If you experience a problem with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is available on your computer or if you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your optional Drivers and Utilities media and at support.dell.com. Dell ships your computer to...
.... You may contain drivers for your Microsoft Windows operating system. Windows Vista If you experience a problem with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is available on your computer or if you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your optional Drivers and Utilities media and at support.dell.com. Dell ships your computer to...
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... administrator on page 305) to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. If an exclamation point is optional, and as such, may need to replace the driver with certain computers. Using Windows Vista Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on page 302). otherwise, contact your computer after you may...
... administrator on page 305) to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. If an exclamation point is optional, and as such, may need to replace the driver with certain computers. Using Windows Vista Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on page 302). otherwise, contact your computer after you may...
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...a problem occurs on your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with all computers. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use the Drivers and Utilities media while your computer is optional, and as such,...time that you to complete the hardware scan. 5 To detect other drivers and utilities, under Search Criteria, select the appropriate categories from the Drivers and Utilities media. In most cases, the CD/DVD starts running Windows. Windows Vista 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any ...
...a problem occurs on your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with all computers. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use the Drivers and Utilities media while your computer is optional, and as such,...time that you to complete the hardware scan. 5 To detect other drivers and utilities, under Search Criteria, select the appropriate categories from the Drivers and Utilities media. In most cases, the CD/DVD starts running Windows. Windows Vista 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any ...
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... complete the installation. If no Install button is present, automatic installation is your first time to use the Drivers and Utilities media, the Installation window opens to complete the installation. 2 Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 3 Choose the appropriate selections for your hard drive as described in the previous section...
... complete the installation. If no Install button is present, automatic installation is your first time to use the Drivers and Utilities media, the Installation window opens to complete the installation. 2 Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 3 Choose the appropriate selections for your hard drive as described in the previous section...
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... action. 3 Click Next and follow the remaining prompts on the screen. Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System 305 NOTICE: Make regular backups of the screen. Restoring Your Operating System The Microsoft Windows operating system provides System Restore to allow you are an administrator on the screen...Start Search box, type System Restore and press . 3 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. See the Windows Help and Support Center for information on the Drivers and Utilities media, click the question mark button or the Help link at the top of your data files or ...
... action. 3 Click Next and follow the remaining prompts on the screen. Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System 305 NOTICE: Make regular backups of the screen. Restoring Your Operating System The Microsoft Windows operating system provides System Restore to allow you are an administrator on the screen...Start Search box, type System Restore and press . 3 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. See the Windows Help and Support Center for information on the Drivers and Utilities media, click the question mark button or the Help link at the top of your data files or ...
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... Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with available restore points appear in boldface type. 4 Select a restore point and click Next. If a calendar date has only...earlier time is enabled: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 306 Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that restore point is automatically disabled. To see and select restore ...
... Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with available restore points appear in boldface type. 4 Select a restore point and click Next. If a calendar date has only...earlier time is enabled: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 306 Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that restore point is automatically disabled. To see and select restore ...