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... operating state it was in certain countries or on . If possible, back up all data on the computer. Use Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) or Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the last method to restore your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted ...Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. Windows XP: Dell PC Restore Using PC Restore: 1 Turn on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your operating system. Enabling System Restore NOTE: Windows Vista does not...
... operating state it was in certain countries or on . If possible, back up all data on the computer. Use Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) or Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the last method to restore your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted ...Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. Windows XP: Dell PC Restore Using PC Restore: 1 Turn on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your operating system. Enabling System Restore NOTE: Windows Vista does not...
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... confirm that are installing software appropriate for operating systems that you are not on your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Ensure that you want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to reboot the system. The restore ...process begins and may contain drivers for your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Microsoft® Windows® XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance, ...
... confirm that are installing software appropriate for operating systems that you are not on your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Ensure that you want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to reboot the system. The restore ...process begins and may contain drivers for your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Microsoft® Windows® XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance, ...
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... website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers 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; If you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; Windows XP: 1 Click Start→...
... website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers 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; If you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; Windows XP: 1 Click Start→...
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... return your administrator to your hard drive as described in the previous section: Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver (for example, Audio or Video). 3 Double-click the name of the appropriate...
... return your administrator to your hard drive as described in the previous section: Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver (for example, Audio or Video). 3 Double-click the name of the appropriate...
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T troubleshooting diagnostic lights, 65-66 Help and Support Center, 9 restore to previous state, 73 U User's Guide, 6 W warranty information, 6 Windows Vista Factory Image Restore, 75 System Restore, 73 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 79 Help and Support Center, 9 PC Restore, 75 reinstalling, 9 System Restore, 73 Index 85
T troubleshooting diagnostic lights, 65-66 Help and Support Center, 9 restore to previous state, 73 U User's Guide, 6 W warranty information, 6 Windows Vista Factory Image Restore, 75 System Restore, 73 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 79 Help and Support Center, 9 PC Restore, 75 reinstalling, 9 System Restore, 73 Index 85
User's Guide
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... Driver Rollback 357 Manually Reinstalling Drivers 358 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating Systems. . . . . 358 Restoring Your Operating System 359 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore 359 Starting System Restore 360 Undoing the Last System Restore 360 Enabling System Restore 360 Using Dell...
... Driver Rollback 357 Manually Reinstalling Drivers 358 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating Systems. . . . . 358 Restoring Your Operating System 359 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore 359 Starting System Restore 360 Undoing the Last System Restore 360 Enabling System Restore 360 Using Dell...
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...your region or business segment to support.dell.com, select your region or business segment, and enter your selections. Computer documentation, details on . for correct operation of software and hardware updates for your configuration. • How to use Windows XP • How to personalize my desktop... and then click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. If you reinstall the operating system for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system ...
...your region or business segment to support.dell.com, select your region or business segment, and enter your selections. Computer documentation, details on . for correct operation of software and hardware updates for your configuration. • How to use Windows XP • How to personalize my desktop... and then click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. If you reinstall the operating system for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system ...
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After you ordered. 20 Finding Information See "Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista" on your computer. What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. Your operating system product key label is already installed on the operating system .... The operating system is located on page 363. NOTE: The color of your media varies based on your operating system, use the 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...
After you ordered. 20 Finding Information See "Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista" on your computer. What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. Your operating system product key label is already installed on the operating system .... The operating system is located on page 363. NOTE: The color of your media varies based on your operating system, use the 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...
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.... If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next. 2 Follow the instructions on the screen. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C... to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions ...
.... If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next. 2 Follow the instructions on the screen. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C... to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions ...
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...verify that the computer turns on properly. • Ensure that the network is functioning. Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed ....O T E R - CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I G H T S O N T H E B A C K O F T H E C O M P U T E R - See "Drivers" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to verify that the electrical outlet is occurring. RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON...
...verify that the computer turns on properly. • Ensure that the network is functioning. Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed ....O T E R - CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I G H T S O N T H E B A C K O F T H E C O M P U T E R - See "Drivers" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to verify that the electrical outlet is occurring. RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON...
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SEE THE PRINTER DOCUMENTATION FOR INFORMATION ON REINSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER. - UN L O CK T H E SC A N N E R - VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - See the scanner documentation ...cables are connected to ensure that your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I V E R - REINSTALL THE PRINTER DRIVER - Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Scanners and Cameras. 2 If your scanner, contact the scanner's manufacturer. No sound from speakers...
SEE THE PRINTER DOCUMENTATION FOR INFORMATION ON REINSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER. - UN L O CK T H E SC A N N E R - VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - See the scanner documentation ...cables are connected to ensure that your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I V E R - REINSTALL THE PRINTER DRIVER - Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Scanners and Cameras. 2 If your scanner, contact the scanner's manufacturer. No sound from speakers...
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...normal for the appropriate computer). See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating Systems" on page 356. A D J U S T TH ...however, the card is blank NOTE: For troubleshooting procedures, see the front and back views for monitor cable connectors to support.dell.com. For information about your speakers have missing pins). The screen is difficult to read CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION -...N T E R F ER E N C E - See "Drivers" on page 358. Click or double-click the speaker icon in...
...normal for the appropriate computer). See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating Systems" on page 356. A D J U S T TH ...however, the card is blank NOTE: For troubleshooting procedures, see the front and back views for monitor cable connectors to support.dell.com. For information about your speakers have missing pins). The screen is difficult to read CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION -...N T E R F ER E N C E - See "Drivers" on page 358. Click or double-click the speaker icon in...
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... you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; NOTE: The User Account Control window 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 the Windows Vista start button , and right-click Computer... Windows Vista start button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. Scroll down the list to continue. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for...
... you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; NOTE: The User Account Control window 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 the Windows Vista start button , and right-click Computer... Windows Vista start button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. Scroll down the list to continue. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for...
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...; OK→ Next. 8 Click Finish and restart your computer. Manually Reinstalling Drivers After extracting the driver files to your hard drive as described in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating Systems If a device is either not detected during the...Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the previous section: Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver (for example, Audio or Video). 3 Double-click the ...
...; OK→ Next. 8 Click Finish and restart your computer. Manually Reinstalling Drivers After extracting the driver files to your hard drive as described in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating Systems If a device is either not detected during the...Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the previous section: Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver (for example, Audio or Video). 3 Double-click the ...
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Use Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) or Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista... takes approximately 6 to 10 minutes to complete. 4 When prompted, click Finish to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press ....Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. If possible, back up all data on the computer. Windows XP: Dell PC Restore Using PC Restore: 1 Turn on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers...
Use Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) or Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista... takes approximately 6 to 10 minutes to complete. 4 When prompted, click Finish to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press ....Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. If possible, back up all data on the computer. Windows XP: Dell PC Restore Using PC Restore: 1 Turn on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers...
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... during the assembly of the computer. After you reinstall the operating system, you installed the new device driver. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the ...NOTICE: The Operating System media provides options for reinstalling Windows XP. NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on the region from which you ordered your primary hard drive. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to complete. For conventional hard drive ...
... during the assembly of the computer. After you reinstall the operating system, you installed the new device driver. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the ...NOTICE: The Operating System media provides options for reinstalling Windows XP. NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on the region from which you ordered your primary hard drive. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to complete. For conventional hard drive ...