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...262 Calling From a Remote Location 262 19 Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . 265 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . . . 265 Starting System Restore 266 Undoing the Last System Restore 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating...for Laptop Computers 275 System Messages for Desktop Computers. . . . . 275 System Messages for Laptop Computers . . . . . 276 Windows Hardware Troubleshooter 280 Running the Dell Diagnostics 281 Contents 19
...262 Calling From a Remote Location 262 19 Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . 265 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . . . 265 Starting System Restore 266 Undoing the Last System Restore 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating...for Laptop Computers 275 System Messages for Desktop Computers. . . . . 275 System Messages for Laptop Computers . . . . . 276 Windows Hardware Troubleshooter 280 Running the Dell Diagnostics 281 Contents 19
Dell Technology Guide
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... computer in when you received the computer. Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to return your operating system problem. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files...
... computer in when you received the computer. Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to return your operating system problem. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files...
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...; System. 2 In the left pane, click System Protection. 3 Click the System Protection tab. Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on certain computers. To see if System Restore is automatically disabled. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system.
...; System. 2 In the left pane, click System Protection. 3 Click the System Protection tab. Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on certain computers. To see if System Restore is automatically disabled. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system.
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...photos, music files, and so on the computer. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. The restore process begins and may need to the factory condition, and then click Next. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to complete. NOTICE: ...If you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on . The System Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout and ...
...photos, music files, and so on the computer. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. The restore process begins and may need to the factory condition, and then click Next. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to complete. NOTICE: ...If you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on . The System Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout and ...
Setup Guide
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Restoring Your Operating System 42 System Restore 42 Dell Factory Image Restore 43 Operating System Reinstallation 45 Getting Help 47 Technical Support and Customer Service 48 DellConnect 48 Online Services 48 AutoTech Service 49 Product Information 50 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 50 Before You Call 51 Contacting Dell 52 Finding More Information and Resources 54 Basic Specifications 56 Appendix 67 Macrovision Product Notice 67 Index 68 4
Restoring Your Operating System 42 System Restore 42 Dell Factory Image Restore 43 Operating System Reinstallation 45 Getting Help 47 Technical Support and Customer Service 48 DellConnect 48 Online Services 48 AutoTech Service 49 Product Information 50 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 50 Before You Call 51 Contacting Dell 52 Finding More Information and Resources 54 Basic Specifications 56 Appendix 67 Macrovision Product Notice 67 Index 68 4
Setup Guide
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... allows you purchased the computer. NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your operating system. Restoring Your Operating System You can use it to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. NOTICE...
... allows you purchased the computer. NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your operating system. Restoring Your Operating System You can use it to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. NOTICE...
Setup Guide
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... Undoing the Last System Restore NOTE: Before you may appear. Click Start . 2. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to the 43 In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve the issue..., you undo the last system restore, save and close all data on certain computers. Restoring Your Operating System Starting System Restore 1. If you received your ...
... Undoing the Last System Restore NOTE: Before you may appear. Click Start . 2. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to the 43 In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve the issue..., you undo the last system restore, save and close all data on certain computers. Restoring Your Operating System Starting System Restore 1. If you received your ...
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... your configuration, you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Dell Factory Image Restore 1. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Click Next. NOTICE: If you may need to the factory condition, then click Next. 44 If possible, back up all data before using...
... your configuration, you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Dell Factory Image Restore 1. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Click Next. NOTICE: If you may need to the factory condition, then click Next. 44 If possible, back up all data before using...
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... Restore" on your operating system to factory condition. 9. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to the operating state it was in before you installed the new device driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore ... For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to complete. Click Finish to correct a problem with your computer, or whether you need the following •...
... Restore" on your operating system to factory condition. 9. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to the operating state it was in before you installed the new device driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore ... For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to complete. Click Finish to correct a problem with your computer, or whether you need the following •...
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Index A AC adapter size and weight 64, 65 airflow, allowing 5 AutoTech 49 B backups creating 31 C calling Dell 51 CDs, playing and creating 30 chipset 58 computer capabilities 30 computer, setting up 5 68 connect(ing) to the Internet 10 conserving energy 31 Contacting Dell online 52 customer service 48 customizing your desktop 30 your energy settings 31 D damage, avoiding 5 data, backing up 31 DellConnect 48 Dell Diagnostics 39 Dell Factory Image Restore 42
Index A AC adapter size and weight 64, 65 airflow, allowing 5 AutoTech 49 B backups creating 31 C calling Dell 51 CDs, playing and creating 30 chipset 58 computer capabilities 30 computer, setting up 5 68 connect(ing) to the Internet 10 conserving energy 31 Contacting Dell online 52 customer service 48 customizing your desktop 30 your energy settings 31 D damage, avoiding 5 data, backing up 31 DellConnect 48 Dell Diagnostics 39 Dell Factory Image Restore 42
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Index ISP Internet Service Provider 10 M memory problems solving 34 memory support 58 Microsoft™ Windows Vista® 10 N network connection fixing 32 network speed testing 32 O order status 49 70 P power problems, solving 33 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 32 processor 56 products information and purchasing 50 R reinstalling Windows 42 resources, finding more 54 restoring factory image 43 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 50 software features 30 software problems 35
Index ISP Internet Service Provider 10 M memory problems solving 34 memory support 58 Microsoft™ Windows Vista® 10 N network connection fixing 32 network speed testing 32 O order status 49 70 P power problems, solving 33 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 32 processor 56 products information and purchasing 50 R reinstalling Windows 42 resources, finding more 54 restoring factory image 43 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 50 software features 30 software problems 35