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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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... system in an undesirable operating state. Any changes that System Restore makes to restore your operating system. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your data files or recover them. System Restore does not monitor your operating system problem. Restoring Your Operating System 265 Both permanently delete all data on the...
... system in an undesirable operating state. Any changes that System Restore makes to restore your operating system. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your data files or recover them. System Restore does not monitor your operating system problem. Restoring Your Operating System 265 Both permanently delete all data on the...
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...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. Windows XP 1 Click Start System Restore. → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore...low disk space. To see if System Restore is unchecked under Automatic restore points. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) only as the last method to ...
...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. Windows XP 1 Click Start System Restore. → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore...low disk space. To see if System Restore is unchecked under Automatic restore points. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) only as the last method to ...
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.... The System Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on . The restore process begins and may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on as a local user. The Confirm Data...
.... The System Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on . The restore process begins and may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on as a local user. The Confirm Data...
Setup Guide
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Contents Using Support Tools 55 Dell Support Center 55 My Dell Downloads 56 System Messages 56 Hardware Troubleshooter 58 Dell Diagnostics 59 Restoring Your Operating System 63 System Restore 64 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 65 System Recovery Media 67 Dell Factory Image Restore 68 Getting Help 71 Technical Support and Customer Service 72 DellConnect 72 Online Services 73 Automated...
Contents Using Support Tools 55 Dell Support Center 55 My Dell Downloads 56 System Messages 56 Hardware Troubleshooter 58 Dell Diagnostics 59 Restoring Your Operating System 63 System Restore 64 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 65 System Recovery Media 67 Dell Factory Image Restore 68 Getting Help 71 Technical Support and Customer Service 72 DellConnect 72 Online Services 73 Automated...
Setup Guide
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Option Use System Restore as the first solution Dell DataSafe Local Backup when System Restore does not resolve your problem System recovery media when operating system failure prevents the use of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc permanently ...computer. If possible, backup your data files before using any of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup when installing the factory image on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you received ...
Option Use System Restore as the first solution Dell DataSafe Local Backup when System Restore does not resolve your problem System recovery media when operating system failure prevents the use of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc permanently ...computer. If possible, backup your data files before using any of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup when installing the factory image on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you received ...
Setup Guide
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... to install on your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 68) to preserve the data files on the screen. Restoring Your Operating System Undoing the Last System Restore NOTE: Before you received your computer. NOTE...
... to install on your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 68) to preserve the data files on the screen. Restoring Your Operating System Undoing the Last System Restore NOTE: Before you received your computer. NOTE...
Setup Guide
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... an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: 1. Select Repair Your Computer. 6. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you to: • Backup and restore your computer and try again. 5. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu...
... an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: 1. Select Repair Your Computer. 6. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you to: • Backup and restore your computer and try again. 5. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu...
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... the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; If possible, back up the data before using the system recovery media: 1. Restoring Your Operating System To restore the factory image of your computer. Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on page 65) to complete the recovery process. Select the appropriate boot device from the...
... the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; If possible, back up the data before using the system recovery media: 1. Restoring Your Operating System To restore the factory image of your computer. Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on page 65) to complete the recovery process. Select the appropriate boot device from the...
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...to wait until you received your computer- If possible, back up all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to restore your computer and try again. 3. Turn on . then, shut down your operating system.... Any programs or files added since you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. Restoring Your Operating System You can use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Data files include documents, spreadsheets...
...to wait until you received your computer- If possible, back up all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to restore your computer and try again. 3. Turn on . then, shut down your operating system.... Any programs or files added since you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. Restoring Your Operating System You can use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Data files include documents, spreadsheets...
Setup Guide
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... 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. Select the check box to confirm that you may take five or more minutes to proceed with Dell Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you want to complete. Click...
... 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. Select the check box to confirm that you may take five or more minutes to proceed with Dell Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you want to complete. Click...
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Index A airflow, allowing 5 C calling Dell 76 computer capabilities 42 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 16 Contacting Dell online 77 customer service 72 D damage, avoiding 5 DellConnect 72 Dell Diagnostics 59 Dell Factory Image Restore 68 Dell Support Center 55 Dell Touch Zone 36 Diagnostic Checklist 76 DisplayPort connector 25 drivers and downloads 79 DVDs, playing and creating 43 E email addresses for technical support 73 F finding more information 78 FTP login, anonymous 73 95
Index A airflow, allowing 5 C calling Dell 76 computer capabilities 42 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 16 Contacting Dell online 77 customer service 72 D damage, avoiding 5 DellConnect 72 Dell Diagnostics 59 Dell Factory Image Restore 68 Dell Support Center 55 Dell Touch Zone 36 Diagnostic Checklist 76 DisplayPort connector 25 drivers and downloads 79 DVDs, playing and creating 43 E email addresses for technical support 73 F finding more information 78 FTP login, anonymous 73 95
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Index G gestures touch pad 30 touch screen 38 H hardware problems diagnosing 58 Hardware Troubleshooter 58 help getting assistance and support 71 I Internet connection 16 ISP Internet Service Provider 16 96 M memory problems solving 52 N network connection fixing 49 P power problems, solving 50 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 46 products information and purchasing 74 R resources, finding more 78 restoring factory image 68
Index G gestures touch pad 30 touch screen 38 H hardware problems diagnosing 58 Hardware Troubleshooter 58 help getting assistance and support 71 I Internet connection 16 ISP Internet Service Provider 16 96 M memory problems solving 52 N network connection fixing 49 P power problems, solving 50 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 46 products information and purchasing 74 R resources, finding more 78 restoring factory image 68