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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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...'s guide for your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) System Restore can be auto-detected by your computer. 2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with items on...
...'s guide for your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) System Restore can be auto-detected by your computer. 2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with items on...
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... 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 Restore" on page 265 HINT: If you still have to perform different sets of functions: • Alphanumeric keys for typing letters, numbers, punctuation...
... 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 Restore" on page 265 HINT: If you still have to perform different sets of functions: • Alphanumeric keys for typing letters, numbers, punctuation...
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...Opens the Search Results dialog box. with any arrow key Selects more than one item in which they were opened. 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 ... functions as a toggle to a network). Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected to restore minimized windows following the use of text. Switches between open windows. Deletes the selected item without moving it to the Recycle Bin first. with...
...Opens the Search Results dialog box. with any arrow key Selects more than one item in which they were opened. 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 ... functions as a toggle to a network). Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected to restore minimized windows following the use of text. Switches between open windows. Deletes the selected item without moving it to the Recycle Bin first. with...
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... Vista® reserves approximately 1 GB on page 265). 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. Drives and Media...
... Vista® reserves approximately 1 GB on page 265). 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. Drives and Media...
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...; Reinstall your computer to perform the tasks mentioned in with a [!]) on your computer after you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265) to return your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Installing Drivers for which the new driver was...
...; Reinstall your computer to perform the tasks mentioned in with a [!]) on your computer after you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265) to return your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Installing Drivers for which the new driver was...
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... Rebuild Array in the array. 9 Click Finish. 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 System Tasks pane. NOTICE: You lose all data on page 93. 92...
... Rebuild Array in the array. 9 Click Finish. 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 System Tasks pane. NOTICE: You lose all data on page 93. 92...
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... computer to select RAID1 (Mirror). 5 Select the desired capacity for the volume and press . Click Next. and down -arrow keys to RAID-enabled mode (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 265). The selected hard drives appear in your RAID level 0 volume, and then click the right arrow. For RAID 1 Press...
... computer to select RAID1 (Mirror). 5 Select the desired capacity for the volume and press . Click Next. and down -arrow keys to RAID-enabled mode (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 265). The selected hard drives appear in your RAID level 0 volume, and then click the right arrow. For RAID 1 Press...
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Use hibernation to save your desktop state to disk, a power failure while on your desktop is restored exactly as you left it . Sleep saves all open documents and programs, and allows the computer to use the computer again, it comes out of ... is a state in which your computer shuts down only when you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your computer uses less power. Hibernation is restored exactly as you want to save power but first saves everything in which the display and hard disks turn off the computer power. Because standby...
Use hibernation to save your desktop state to disk, a power failure while on your desktop is restored exactly as you left it . Sleep saves all open documents and programs, and allows the computer to use the computer again, it comes out of ... is a state in which your computer shuts down only when you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your computer uses less power. Hibernation is restored exactly as you want to save power but first saves everything in which the display and hard disks turn off the computer power. Because standby...
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... File menu. everyone: Click the arrow to the right of the text box, click Everyone, and click Add. • On a workgroup: Click the arrow to restore the file. HINT: When you delete a file, Windows places the file in the Recycle Bin in case you need to the right of the text...
... File menu. everyone: Click the arrow to the right of the text box, click Everyone, and click Add. • On a workgroup: Click the arrow to restore the file. HINT: When you delete a file, Windows places the file in the Recycle Bin in case you need to the right of the text...
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... 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode in the Backup or Restore Wizard. 3 On the Backup tab→ Job→ New. 4 Specify the files and folders you want to back up by selecting the... you want to a file. 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. When you have finished specifying backup options, click OK. 9 Click Start Backup, and...
... 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode in the Backup or Restore Wizard. 3 On the Backup tab→ Job→ New. 4 Specify the files and folders you want to back up by selecting the... you want to a file. 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. When you have finished specifying backup options, click OK. 9 Click Start Backup, and...
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... wizard. 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 do so, open ...the program that is "hidden". Running Backup With Hidden Drives NOTE: You cannot run backup in this situation, you want to restore. 4 Select the location to restore your backed-up files and folders. 5 Select whether to hide the drive and make the drive visible.
... wizard. 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 do so, open ...the program that is "hidden". Running Backup With Hidden Drives NOTE: You cannot run backup in this situation, you want to restore. 4 Select the location to restore your backed-up files and folders. 5 Select whether to hide the drive and make the drive visible.
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... every time it blocks a program. The Advanced tab allows more specific settings. • The Network Connection Settings tab provides the option for a complete Windows Firewall restore. Accessing the Internet 181 The Windows Firewall window provides several tabs that says Don't allow exceptions is available for use. 3 Check the Don't allow computers...
... every time it blocks a program. The Advanced tab allows more specific settings. • The Network Connection Settings tab provides the option for a complete Windows Firewall restore. Accessing the Internet 181 The Windows Firewall window provides several tabs that says Don't allow exceptions is available for use. 3 Check the Don't allow computers...
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... messages, see "Back up files, and then follow the steps in the wizard. Windows Vista 1 Click Start Center. → System and Maintenance→ Backup and Restore 2 Click Back up your files" in the appropriate information. • To use a directory service, click Select Members, and then click Find. Outlook Express e-mail folders...
... messages, see "Back up files, and then follow the steps in the wizard. Windows Vista 1 Click Start Center. → System and Maintenance→ Backup and Restore 2 Click Back up your files" in the appropriate information. • To use a directory service, click Select Members, and then click Find. Outlook Express e-mail folders...
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... data on the hard drive. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve 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 Windows Vista) returns...
... data on the hard drive. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve 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 Windows Vista) returns...
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NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo the last system restore. otherwise, contact your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open , or delete any files...
NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo the last system restore. otherwise, contact your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open , or delete any files...
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... all data on certain computers. If possible, back up the data before using these options. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers ...8594; 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. Ensure that Turn off System Restore is automatically disabled. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. Enabling System Restore NOTE: Windows Vista does not disable System Restore; Windows XP 1 Click Start ...
... all data on certain computers. If possible, back up the data before using these options. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers ...8594; 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. Ensure that Turn off System Restore is automatically disabled. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. Enabling System Restore NOTE: Windows Vista does not disable System Restore; Windows XP 1 Click Start ...
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...Data Deletion screen appears. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to factory condition. 8 Click Finish to complete. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on as a local user. The System Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a keyboard... your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. The restore process begins and may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options window....
...Data Deletion screen appears. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to factory condition. 8 Click Finish to complete. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on as a local user. The System Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a keyboard... your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. The restore process begins and may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options window....
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...Previous Version of the computer. Restoring Your Operating System 269 For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the Source of a Device Problem" on page 265). After you reinstall the operating system, you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating... System media may not ship with a newly installed driver, first try Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 79. Therefore, do so. 1 ...
...Previous Version of the computer. Restoring Your Operating System 269 For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the Source of a Device Problem" on page 265). After you reinstall the operating system, you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating... System media may not ship with a newly installed driver, first try Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 79. Therefore, do so. 1 ...