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... Backing up Files 117 Windows Vista 117 Windows XP 118 Running Backup When the Settings Have Been Preconfigured 118 Running Backup With Hidden Drives 119 Restoring Files 119 Windows Vista 119 Windows XP 119 9 Managing Applications (Programs) . . . 121 Installing Applications on Your Computer 121 Installing Applications From a CD or DVD With...
... Backing up Files 117 Windows Vista 117 Windows XP 118 Running Backup When the Settings Have Been Preconfigured 118 Running Backup With Hidden Drives 119 Restoring Files 119 Windows Vista 119 Windows XP 119 9 Managing Applications (Programs) . . . 121 Installing Applications on Your Computer 121 Installing Applications From a CD or DVD With...
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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 ... Lights 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 ... Lights 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
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...; Help and Support. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you fail to reactivate a USB pointing device if any of use. System Restore can be auto-detected by your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to Toolbars, and then tap Touch Pointer. 3 To turn the touch...
...; Help and Support. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you fail to reactivate a USB pointing device if any of use. System Restore can be auto-detected by your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to Toolbars, and then tap Touch Pointer. 3 To turn the touch...
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... the device. See "Determining Whether a Device Driver is integrated into the alphabetic keys.) Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 65 For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System...
... the device. See "Determining Whether a Device Driver is integrated into the alphabetic keys.) Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 65 For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System...
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...of the next word. Deletes the selected item without moving it to the Recycle Bin first. and down-arrow key Moves the cursor to restore minimized windows following the use of the next paragraph. Windows logo key and Opens the Run dialog box. This key combination functions as ...connected to the beginning of text. Switches between open windows. and right-arrow key Moves the cursor to a network). Windows logo key and Restores all open items. Cycles through items in the order in a window or on the desktop, or select text within a document. Windows logo...
...of the next word. Deletes the selected item without moving it to the Recycle Bin first. and down-arrow key Moves the cursor to restore minimized windows following the use of the next paragraph. Windows logo key and Opens the Run dialog box. This key combination functions as ...connected to the beginning of text. Switches between open windows. and right-arrow key Moves the cursor to a network). Windows logo key and Restores all open items. Cycles through items in the order in a window or on the desktop, or select text within a document. Windows logo...
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Shadow Storage Shadow Storage is space reserved on the hard drive for conducting a System Restore (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on a hard drive for operating system functions, leaving the remaining space for standard operations, click Start → Computer. A list of hard drive space used by ...
Shadow Storage Shadow Storage is space reserved on the hard drive for conducting a System Restore (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on a hard drive for operating system functions, leaving the remaining space for standard operations, click Start → Computer. A list of hard drive space used by ...
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If an exclamation point is next to the device name, you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with administrator privileges to install drivers if you installed the new driver. Replacing... Device Manager. 3 If a window appears asking permission to continue, click Continue. 4 Scroll down the list to see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on the device icon. Drives and Media 79 Determining Whether a Device Driver is a program that existed before you : • Upgrade your operating system. ...
If an exclamation point is next to the device name, you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with administrator privileges to install drivers if you installed the new driver. Replacing... Device Manager. 3 If a window appears asking permission to continue, click Continue. 4 Scroll down the list to see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on the device icon. Drives and Media 79 Determining Whether a Device Driver is a program that existed before you : • Upgrade your operating system. ...
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... Back up any other installed hard drives. The NVIDIA Rebuild Array Wizard screen appears. 4 Click Next. 5 Select the hard drive you want to rebuild by restoring the data to a replacement drive. 1 Launch Nvidia MediaShield. 2 Click to include in the next step. The MediaShield RAID management utility window appears and displays the...
... Back up any other installed hard drives. The NVIDIA Rebuild Array Wizard screen appears. 4 Click Next. 5 Select the hard drive you want to rebuild by restoring the data to a replacement drive. 1 Launch Nvidia MediaShield. 2 Click to include in the next step. The MediaShield RAID management utility window appears and displays the...
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.... 7 Press to confirm that you perform this operation, all data on the RAID drives will be lost. 1 Set your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 265). NOTE: To add a third hard drive in the Selected window. The selected hard drives appear in your RAID level...
.... 7 Press to confirm that you perform this operation, all data on the RAID drives will be lost. 1 Set your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 265). NOTE: To add a third hard drive in the Selected window. The selected hard drives appear in your RAID level...
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... your computer shuts down only when you must turn off the computer power. Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is restored exactly as you left it . Hibernation is restored exactly as you will be away from the computer for example, when you want to your computer uses less power. Use...
... your computer shuts down only when you must turn off the computer power. Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is restored exactly as you left it . Hibernation is restored exactly as you will be away from the computer for example, when you want to your computer uses less power. Use...
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.... 2 In the File Sharing dialog box, click one of the following: • On the same computer: Type the name of the person you need to restore the file. You may have to create a new user account to share files with , and click Add. • On a domain - To empty the Recycle Bin...
.... 2 In the File Sharing dialog box, click one of the following: • On the same computer: Type the name of the person you need to restore the file. You may have to create a new user account to share files with , and click Add. • On a domain - To empty the Recycle Bin...
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Running Backup When the Settings Have Been Preconfigured If a backup procedure has been preconfigured, simply access the Backup or Restore Wizard and click Next and Finish where appropriate without changing settings. This option is selected by default. • Click a tape device if you want to ... as the backup type and the log file type, by selecting the check box to the left of a file or folder in the Backup or Restore Wizard. 3 On the Backup tab→ Job→ New. 4 Specify the files and folders you want to back up files and folders to a file. The...
Running Backup When the Settings Have Been Preconfigured If a backup procedure has been preconfigured, simply access the Backup or Restore Wizard and click Next and Finish where appropriate without changing settings. This option is selected by default. • Click a tape device if you want to ... as the backup type and the log file type, by selecting the check box to the left of a file or folder in the Backup or Restore Wizard. 3 On the Backup tab→ Job→ New. 4 Specify the files and folders you want to back up files and folders to a file. The...
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...unhide any hidden drives. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel → System and Maintenance → Backup and Restore Center. 2 Click either Restore files or Restore computer. 3 Click Continue on User Account Control dialog box and follow the instructions on your computer. Files and Folders 119 To... run backup for a drive that you want to restore. 4 Select the location to restore your entire computer or just the files and folders on the Restore Files wizard. To do so, open the program that is "hidden". Windows XP 1 Click...
...unhide any hidden drives. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel → System and Maintenance → Backup and Restore Center. 2 Click either Restore files or Restore computer. 3 Click Continue on User Account Control dialog box and follow the instructions on your computer. Files and Folders 119 To... run backup for a drive that you want to restore. 4 Select the location to restore your entire computer or just the files and folders on the Restore Files wizard. To do so, open the program that is "hidden". Windows XP 1 Click...
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... tabs that a program was blocked. The Advanced tab allows more specific settings. • The Network Connection Settings tab provides the option for a complete Windows Firewall restore. This option places the firewall at the default status. The shields to keep a log of Don't allow for Windows Firewall to be applied to any...
... tabs that a program was blocked. The Advanced tab allows more specific settings. • The Network Connection Settings tab provides the option for a complete Windows Firewall restore. This option places the firewall at the default status. The shields to keep a log of Don't allow for Windows Firewall to be applied to any...
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... information. • To use a directory service, click Select Members, and then click Find. Windows Vista 1 Click Start Center. → System and Maintenance→ Backup and Restore 2 Click Back up the folder, copy it is defined. Outlook Express e-mail folders have a .dbx extension (for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password...
... information. • To use a directory service, click Select Members, and then click Find. Windows Vista 1 Click Start Center. → System and Maintenance→ Backup and Restore 2 Click Back up the folder, copy it is defined. Outlook Express e-mail folders have a .dbx extension (for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password...
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...returns your operating system problem. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in an undesirable operating state. ... System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you can restore your operating system in the following ways: • System Restore returns your computer are completely reversible. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did ...
...returns your operating system problem. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in an undesirable operating state. ... System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you can restore your operating system in the following ways: • System Restore returns your computer are completely reversible. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did ...
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...Start . 2 In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . 3 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. 266 Restoring Your Operating System Starting System Restore NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier time or Create a restore point. 3 Click Next and follow the remaining prompts ...files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open , or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. otherwise, contact your Dell™ computer to continue the desired action. 3 Click Next and follow the remaining on the computer, click Continue...
...Start . 2 In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . 3 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. 266 Restoring Your Operating System Starting System Restore NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier time or Create a restore point. 3 Click Next and follow the remaining prompts ...files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open , or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. otherwise, contact your Dell™ computer to continue the desired action. 3 Click Next and follow the remaining on the computer, click Continue...
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.... 2 In the left pane, click System Protection. 3 Click the System Protection tab. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) only as the last method to Windows XP. 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. Enabling System...
.... 2 In the left pane, click System Protection. 3 Click the System Protection tab. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) only as the last method to Windows XP. 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. Enabling System...
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...Options window appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. Any programs or files added since you purchased the computer. If possible, back up all data before .... 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. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. The restore process begins and may need to the factory condition, and then click Next.
...Options window appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. Any programs or files added since you purchased the computer. If possible, back up all data before .... 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. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. The restore process begins and may need to the factory condition, and then click Next.
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... try Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265). Restoring Your Operating System 269 If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to load any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System disc. Reinstalling ...conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the Source of the computer. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to the operating state it was in before you installed the new device driver (see "Replacing a ...
... try Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265). Restoring Your Operating System 269 If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to load any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System disc. Reinstalling ...conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the Source of the computer. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to the operating state it was in before you installed the new device driver (see "Replacing a ...