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...and related setting and configuration information. Finding Information 27 Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. Windows Vista® Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ ...: click Start or → Help and Support. Exporting System Information as a Text File 1 Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. 2 On the File menu, click Export. 3 In File name, type the filename. 4 Select ...
...and related setting and configuration information. Finding Information 27 Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. Windows Vista® Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ ...: click Start or → Help and Support. Exporting System Information as a Text File 1 Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. 2 On the File menu, click Export. 3 In File name, type the filename. 4 Select ...
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.... To determine the amount of drives and storage devices appears. A list of hard drive space used by Shadow Storage: 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Accessories. 2 Right-click Command Prompt.
.... To determine the amount of drives and storage devices appears. A list of hard drive space used by Shadow Storage: 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Accessories. 2 Right-click Command Prompt.
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... DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), instead of a flash memory, is built entirely out of space used by Shadow Storage 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Accessories. 2 Right-click Command Prompt. 3 Click Run as administrator. 4 If a window appears asking permission to Shadow Storage. Solid-State Drive (SSD) A solid-state drive (SSD) is...
... DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), instead of a flash memory, is built entirely out of space used by Shadow Storage 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Accessories. 2 Right-click Command Prompt. 3 Click Run as administrator. 4 If a window appears asking permission to Shadow Storage. Solid-State Drive (SSD) A solid-state drive (SSD) is...
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... the Start menu, use the Control Panel to another using the Files and Settings Transfer wizard in Windows XP: 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools. 2 Select Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 3 Follow the instructions on the Back up your entire computer or just certain files and folders...
... the Start menu, use the Control Panel to another using the Files and Settings Transfer wizard in Windows XP: 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools. 2 Select Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 3 Follow the instructions on the Back up your entire computer or just certain files and folders...
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... then make any backup options you want, such as data verification or hardware compression, click Advanced. Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode in Click to select the check box for any drive, folder, or file that you want to back...
... then make any backup options you want, such as data verification or hardware compression, click Advanced. Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode in Click to select the check box for any drive, folder, or file that you want to back...
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... Drives NOTE: You cannot run backup in this situation, you must first unhide any hidden drives. Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode. 3 On the Restore and Manage Media tab, select the files and folders you used to restore your computer...
... Drives NOTE: You cannot run backup in this situation, you must first unhide any hidden drives. Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode. 3 On the Restore and Manage Media tab, select the files and folders you used to restore your computer...
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Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Cleanup. 2 Disk Cleanup calculates how much space on your drive will be free if you run the cleanup. 3 Click OK. ...
Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Cleanup. 2 Disk Cleanup calculates how much space on your drive will be free if you run the cleanup. 3 Click OK. ...
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... and the amount of a file and open more quickly. The computer must search throughout the disk to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. This window lists the hard drives on the disk. This reduces the time your computer spends to locate all...
... and the amount of a file and open more quickly. The computer must search throughout the disk to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. This window lists the hard drives on the disk. This reduces the time your computer spends to locate all...
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...and press . NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo the last system restore. Windows® XP 1 Click Start System Restore. → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ 2 Click either Restore my computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any open programs... written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your administrator to the Windows Classic view. otherwise, contact your Dell™ computer to continue the desired action. 3 Click Next and follow the remaining on-screen prompts.
...and press . NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo the last system restore. Windows® XP 1 Click Start System Restore. → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ 2 Click either Restore my computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any open programs... written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your administrator to the Windows Classic view. otherwise, contact your Dell™ computer to continue the desired action. 3 Click Next and follow the remaining on-screen prompts.
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...back up the data before using these options. 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 Restore NOTE: Windows Vista does not disable System Restore; To see if System Restore is unchecked under Automatic restore points. Windows XP 1 Click Start System Restore. → All Programs→ Accessories...
...back up the data before using these options. 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 Restore NOTE: Windows Vista does not disable System Restore; To see if System Restore is unchecked under Automatic restore points. Windows XP 1 Click Start System Restore. → All Programs→ Accessories...
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...using to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 8 to see if that resolves...requirements needed to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start Wizard→ Next. → All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility 2 Follow the instructions on page 337. See "Contacting Dell" on the screen. 3 A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F...
...using to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 8 to see if that resolves...requirements needed to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start Wizard→ Next. → All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility 2 Follow the instructions on page 337. See "Contacting Dell" on the screen. 3 A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F...
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NOTE: It is available or when replacing the system board. The file downloads to your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to your system. NOTE: Unless you understand what effect the settings have on the computer, do not change ...the settings for more information. Viewing the BIOS Settings 1 Open System Information by clicking the Start button and selecting All Programs. 2 Click Accessories→ ...
NOTE: It is available or when replacing the system board. The file downloads to your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to your system. NOTE: Unless you understand what effect the settings have on the computer, do not change ...the settings for more information. Viewing the BIOS Settings 1 Open System Information by clicking the Start button and selecting All Programs. 2 Click Accessories→ ...
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... have an Express Service Code, open the Dell Accessories folder, double-click the Express Service Code icon, and follow the directions. When prompted by Dell's automated telephone system, enter your questions about Dell™ hardware. Call your local Dell representative for help with any necessary procedures. Technical... the proper support personnel. For more extensive list of online services available at or near the computer so that allows a Dell service and support associate to access your computer through a broadband connection, diagnose your problem and repair it all under your...
... have an Express Service Code, open the Dell Accessories folder, double-click the Express Service Code icon, and follow the directions. When prompted by Dell's automated telephone system, enter your questions about Dell™ hardware. Call your local Dell representative for help with any necessary procedures. Technical... the proper support personnel. For more extensive list of online services available at or near the computer so that allows a Dell service and support associate to access your computer through a broadband connection, diagnose your problem and repair it all under your...
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... (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 336), indicating the tests that you have run and any error messages reported by the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). 4 Include any accessories that belong with your computer. If possible, turn on the bottom or back of your computer, follow the safety instructions...
... (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 336), indicating the tests that you have run and any error messages reported by the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). 4 Include any accessories that belong with your computer. If possible, turn on the bottom or back of your computer, follow the safety instructions...
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...™, and Online Scan with PC CheckUp) About Your System (System Documentation, Warranty Information, System Information, Upgrades & Accessories) For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. 55 The home page also provides links to access: Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network...
...™, and Online Scan with PC CheckUp) About Your System (System Documentation, Warranty Information, System Information, Upgrades & Accessories) For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. 55 The home page also provides links to access: Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network...
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.... 3. See "Online Services" on availability. 71 If the preceding steps have an Express Service Code, open the Dell Accessories folder, double-click the Express Service Code icon, and follow the directions. When prompted by Dell's automated telephone system, enter your Express Service Code to route the call directly to diagnose and troubleshoot the...
.... 3. See "Online Services" on availability. 71 If the preceding steps have an Express Service Code, open the Dell Accessories folder, double-click the Express Service Code icon, and follow the directions. When prompted by Dell's automated telephone system, enter your Express Service Code to route the call directly to diagnose and troubleshoot the...
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...are not accepted. Collect On Delivery (C.O.D.) packages are responsible for paying shipping expenses. Remove any error messages reported by the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 76), indicating the tests that belong with your return. 1. lost removable media that are also responsible for ... preceding requirements will be returned in the product. Pack the equipment to be refused at Dell's receiving dock and returned to you. 75 Dell is for credit. 5. Include any accessories that you have run and any and all items being returned (power cables, software, ...
...are not accepted. Collect On Delivery (C.O.D.) packages are responsible for paying shipping expenses. Remove any error messages reported by the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 76), indicating the tests that belong with your return. 1. lost removable media that are also responsible for ... preceding requirements will be returned in the product. Pack the equipment to be refused at Dell's receiving dock and returned to you. 75 Dell is for credit. 5. Include any accessories that you have run and any and all items being returned (power cables, software, ...