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... technology that helps you how to avoid the problem. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, OptiPlex, and DellConnect are not applicable. disclaims any proprietary interest in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of Dell Inc. If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008...
... technology that helps you how to avoid the problem. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, OptiPlex, and DellConnect are not applicable. disclaims any proprietary interest in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of Dell Inc. If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008...
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... 39 Memory Problems 47 Lockups and Software Problems 48 Dell Technical Update Service 49 Dell Diagnostics 49 5 Reinstalling Software 51 Drivers 51 Identifying Drivers 51 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 51 Restoring Your Operating System 53 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . 54 Using Dell Factory Image Restore 54 Using the Operating System Media...
... 39 Memory Problems 47 Lockups and Software Problems 48 Dell Technical Update Service 49 Dell Diagnostics 49 5 Reinstalling Software 51 Drivers 51 Identifying Drivers 51 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 51 Restoring Your Operating System 53 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . 54 Using Dell Factory Image Restore 54 Using the Operating System Media...
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Setting Up Your Computer 17 Output will be fully functional. When the system has booted to Windows and loaded the graphics driver, then multi-monitor support will not be included if you begin any of the system will be limited to older ...monitors which only support VGA and/or DVI (available at www.dell.com). NOTE: Some devices may not be available during boot or when running DOS. Refer to the Dell Technology Guide for video may require an optional adapter to connect to the DisplayPort monitor only. NOTE...
Setting Up Your Computer 17 Output will be fully functional. When the system has booted to Windows and loaded the graphics driver, then multi-monitor support will not be included if you begin any of the system will be limited to older ...monitors which only support VGA and/or DVI (available at www.dell.com). NOTE: Some devices may not be available during boot or when running DOS. Refer to the Dell Technology Guide for video may require an optional adapter to connect to the DisplayPort monitor only. NOTE...
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... offerings vary by your ISP: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to the telephone wall connector before you set up an Internet connection with a different ISP, perform the...
... offerings vary by your ISP: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to the telephone wall connector before you set up an Internet connection with a different ISP, perform the...
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... Computer Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Transfer files and settings→ Start Windows Easy Transfer. 2 ... close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click the Windows Vista Start button → Control Panel 3 Under Network and Internet, click... Windows® XP Windows XP provides the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move data from a source computer to the Internet window,... click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up if you will use the setup information provided by the Windows Easy ...
... Computer Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Transfer files and settings→ Start Windows Easy Transfer. 2 ... close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click the Windows Vista Start button → Control Panel 3 Under Network and Internet, click... Windows® XP Windows XP provides the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move data from a source computer to the Internet window,... click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up if you will use the setup information provided by the Windows Easy ...
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... for transfer to the input/output (I will use the wizard from the old computer: 1 On the old computer, insert the Windows XP Operating System media. 2 On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks. 3 Under What do ?, click Transfer files and settings→ Next. 4 On the ..., click Old Computer→ Next. 5 On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you have a Windows XP CD? This media is this time. To copy data from the Windows XP CD→ Next. 5 When the Now go to a new computer, you must run the Files and Settings Transfer...
... for transfer to the input/output (I will use the wizard from the old computer: 1 On the old computer, insert the Windows XP Operating System media. 2 On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks. 3 Under What do ?, click Transfer files and settings→ Next. 4 On the ..., click Old Computer→ Next. 5 On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you have a Windows XP CD? This media is this time. To copy data from the Windows XP CD→ Next. 5 When the Now go to a new computer, you must run the Files and Settings Transfer...
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screen, select the method you have a Windows XP CD? Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System Media To run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard without the Operating ... Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next. 3 On the Which computer is this? To create a wizard disk, use your new computer with Windows XP and perform the following drive→ Next. 5 Insert the removable media, such as a writable CD, and click OK. 6 When the disk creation completes and...
screen, select the method you have a Windows XP CD? Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System Media To run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard without the Operating ... Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next. 3 On the Which computer is this? To create a wizard disk, use your new computer with Windows XP and perform the following drive→ Next. 5 Insert the removable media, such as a writable CD, and click OK. 6 When the disk creation completes and...
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...the items you chose for document #154781 (What Are The Different Methods To Transfer Files From My Old Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to your old computer screen on ... from the old computer: 1 On the old computer, insert the wizard disk, and click Start→ Run. 2 In the Open field on the Run window, browse to the path for fastwiz (on the appropriate removable media) and click OK. 3 On the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen, click Next...
...the items you chose for document #154781 (What Are The Different Methods To Transfer Files From My Old Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to your old computer screen on ... from the old computer: 1 On the old computer, insert the wizard disk, and click Start→ Run. 2 In the Open field on the Run window, browse to the path for fastwiz (on the appropriate removable media) and click OK. 3 On the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen, click Next...
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Using the Hardware Troubleshooter 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware ... Manual on the screen, write down the exact message. Consult the following table in a program, see www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: For detailed troubleshooting information, including responding to diagnose and fix the problem(s). • If... procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If an error message appears on support.dell.com. The diagnostic lights on the front of the computer along with the status of a power problem....
Using the Hardware Troubleshooter 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware ... Manual on the screen, write down the exact message. Consult the following table in a program, see www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: For detailed troubleshooting information, including responding to diagnose and fix the problem(s). • If... procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If an error message appears on support.dell.com. The diagnostic lights on the front of the computer along with the status of a power problem....
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...D O C U M E N T A T I O N - A program is designed for at least 6 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. 48 Troubleshooting Tips If you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. Lockups and Software Problems NOTE: The procedures in its documentation or on the screen. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.... A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Most software includes installation instructions in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you are unable to select the program that is firmly...
...D O C U M E N T A T I O N - A program is designed for at least 6 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. 48 Troubleshooting Tips If you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. Lockups and Software Problems NOTE: The procedures in its documentation or on the screen. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.... A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Most software includes installation instructions in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you are unable to select the program that is firmly...
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...again. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, and then shut down your computer. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING... - • Ensure that the program is connected to a working electrical outlet. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 3 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. To enroll for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that...
...again. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, and then shut down your computer. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING... - • Ensure that the program is connected to a working electrical outlet. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 3 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. To enroll for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that...
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... for one time only. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test that you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; If multiple versions are listed, select the version that appears and press . 5 Type 1... to start the CD menu and press to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. ...
... for one time only. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test that you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; If multiple versions are listed, select the version that appears and press . 5 Type 1... to start the CD menu and press to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. ...
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... on the computer, click Continue; Reinstalling Software Drivers Identifying Drivers 1 Locate the list of devices for your computer. a Click the Windows Vista Start button™ Computer. , and right-click b Click Properties→ Device Manager. Reinstalling Software 51 otherwise, contact your ...computer. NOTE: The User Account Control window may need to see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the device icon. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved ...
... on the computer, click Continue; Reinstalling Software Drivers Identifying Drivers 1 Locate the list of devices for your computer. a Click the Windows Vista Start button™ Computer. , and right-click b Click Properties→ Device Manager. Reinstalling Software 51 otherwise, contact your ...computer. NOTE: The User Account Control window may need to see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the device icon. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved ...
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...contact your media drive directory to display the media contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for which the ...Back Driver. If this is your Drivers and Utilities media. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use System Restore (see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 52 Reinstalling Software If not, go to a Previous Device Driver Version" on page 52) ...
...contact your media drive directory to display the media contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for which the ...Back Driver. If this is your Drivers and Utilities media. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use System Restore (see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 52 Reinstalling Software If not, go to a Previous Device Driver Version" on page 52) ...
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...You can restore your operating system in your operating system and preserving data files. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. NOTE: The User Account Control window appears. The drivers that are used by your operating system, or you must find the drivers that you... are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The ResourceCD has identified these components in the following ways: • Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer. Use System Restore as the first solution for driver software. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location...
...You can restore your operating system in your operating system and preserving data files. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. NOTE: The User Account Control window appears. The drivers that are used by your operating system, or you must find the drivers that you... are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The ResourceCD has identified these components in the following ways: • Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer. Use System Restore as the first solution for driver software. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location...
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.... 2 In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . 3 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for example, documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital 54 Reinstalling Software Starting System...NOTICE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all data (for the Windows default view, so they may appear. otherwise, contact your operating system. Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all open files and exit any open programs. Do not ...
.... 2 In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . 3 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for example, documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital 54 Reinstalling Software Starting System...NOTICE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all data (for the Windows default view, so they may appear. otherwise, contact your operating system. Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all open files and exit any open programs. Do not ...
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... Click the checkbox to confirm that you may not be available in the User name field, then click OK. 7 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5 To access the recovery options, log on page 52) Reinstalling ... NOTE: Depending upon your computer. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may need to the factory condition, then click Next. photos, and music files) on the computer. 2 When the Dell logo appears, press several times to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options window. 3 Select Repair Your Computer.
... Click the checkbox to confirm that you may not be available in the User name field, then click OK. 7 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5 To access the recovery options, log on page 52) Reinstalling ... NOTE: Depending upon your computer. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may need to the factory condition, then click Next. photos, and music files) on the computer. 2 When the Dell logo appears, press several times to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options window. 3 Select Repair Your Computer.
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... 7 Reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 56 Reinstalling Software To reinstall Windows, you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Dell Operating System media may not ship with your computer and try again. 5 When the boot device ... complete. 1 Save and close any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System media. 3 If the Install Windows message appears, click Exit. 4 Restart the computer, and when the DELL logo appears, press immediately. then, restart your computer. • Microsoft System Restore (see the Microsoft®...
... 7 Reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 56 Reinstalling Software To reinstall Windows, you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Dell Operating System media may not ship with your computer and try again. 5 When the boot device ... complete. 1 Save and close any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System media. 3 If the Install Windows message appears, click Exit. 4 Restart the computer, and when the DELL logo appears, press immediately. then, restart your computer. • Microsoft System Restore (see the Microsoft®...
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... User License Agreement Service Manual • How to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell Technology Guide • About your operating system product key. 58 Finding Information Microsoft® Windows® License Label Your Microsoft Windows License is located on www.dell.com at support.dell.com. Document/Media/Label Contents Safety, Regulatory, Warranty, and Support Documentation...
... User License Agreement Service Manual • How to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell Technology Guide • About your operating system product key. 58 Finding Information Microsoft® Windows® License Label Your Microsoft Windows License is located on www.dell.com at support.dell.com. Document/Media/Label Contents Safety, Regulatory, Warranty, and Support Documentation...
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... 32 environmental, 37 expansion bus, 30 memory, 29 physical, 36 power, 35 processor, 29 system information, 29 video, 30 support, 59 contacting Dell, 66 DellConnect, 61 support (continued) online services, 61 regional, 61 technical support and customer service, 61 support information, 58 System Restore, 53...to a new computer, 25 troubleshooting, 39, 58 blue screen, 48 computer not responding, 48 Dell Diagnostics, 49 memory, 47 power, 39 power light conditions, 39 program crashes, 48 programs and Windows compatibility, 48 restore to previous state, 53-54 software, 48-49 tips, 39 U updates ...
... 32 environmental, 37 expansion bus, 30 memory, 29 physical, 36 power, 35 processor, 29 system information, 29 video, 30 support, 59 contacting Dell, 66 DellConnect, 61 support (continued) online services, 61 regional, 61 technical support and customer service, 61 support information, 58 System Restore, 53...to a new computer, 25 troubleshooting, 39, 58 blue screen, 48 computer not responding, 48 Dell Diagnostics, 49 memory, 47 power, 39 power light conditions, 39 program crashes, 48 programs and Windows compatibility, 48 restore to previous state, 53-54 software, 48-49 tips, 39 U updates ...