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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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... (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with items on the taskbar. System Restore can be auto-detected by your computer. NOTE: Certain mice may need to the USB port. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using a USB...
... (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with items on the taskbar. System Restore can be auto-detected by your computer. NOTE: Certain mice may need to the USB port. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using a USB...
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... the Source of a Device Problem" on page 265 HINT: If you still have to reinstall the driver. For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 79. See "Determining Whether a Device Driver is integrated into the alphabetic keys.) Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 65...
... the Source of a Device Problem" on page 265 HINT: If you still have to reinstall the driver. For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 79. See "Determining Whether a Device Driver is integrated into the alphabetic keys.) Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 65...
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... key and Starts Windows Explorer. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected to restore minimized windows following the use of the previous word. and left-arrow key Moves the cursor to the Recycle Bin first. Windows logo... key and Opens the System Properties dialog box. 70 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 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. Deletes the...
... key and Starts Windows Explorer. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected to restore minimized windows following the use of the previous word. and left-arrow key Moves the cursor to the Recycle Bin first. Windows logo... key and Opens the System Properties dialog box. 70 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 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. Deletes the...
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The free space on drive C (the hard drive) 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. Shadow Storage Shadow Storage is displayed. Drives ...
The free space on drive C (the hard drive) 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. Shadow Storage Shadow Storage is displayed. Drives ...
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... with administrator privileges 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 computer to reinstall or update the driver. Drives and Media 79 Installing Drivers for which the...
... with administrator privileges 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 computer to reinstall or update the driver. Drives and Media 79 Installing Drivers for which the...
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... Striping from the dropdown menu. 7 Click Next. 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. Rebuilding a RAID Configuration (RAID 1 only) If one of the...
... Striping from the dropdown menu. 7 Click Next. 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. Rebuilding a RAID Configuration (RAID 1 only) If one of the...
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... in your RAID level 0 volume, and then click the right arrow. 5 Select a second hard drive to include in your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on the main Intel RAID Option ROM utility screen. 9 Press the up - The selected hard drives appear in your RAID level 0 volume...
... in your RAID level 0 volume, and then click the right arrow. 5 Select a second hard drive to include in your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on the main Intel RAID Option ROM utility screen. 9 Press the up - The selected hard drives appear in your RAID level 0 volume...
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... you must turn off the power to use the computer again, it . Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista® Sleep Shut Down Sleep is restored exactly as you left it. When you want to start working . When you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your hard disk. ... left it comes out of unsaved information. Use hibernation to save your desktop is a power-saving state, or mode. Ending a Program That is restored exactly as you will be away from the computer for several seconds) when you want to disk, a power failure while on your desktop is not...
... you must turn off the power to use the computer again, it . Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista® Sleep Shut Down Sleep is restored exactly as you left it. When you want to start working . When you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your hard disk. ... left it comes out of unsaved information. Use hibernation to save your desktop is a power-saving state, or mode. Ending a Program That is restored exactly as you will be away from the computer for several seconds) when you want to disk, a power failure while on your desktop is not...
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... the same computer: Type the name of the person you want to share files with some users. 3 Under Permission Level, click the arrow next to restore the file. Type the name of the person you need to each person or group and select sharing permissions: • A Reader can view shared files...
... the same computer: Type the name of the person you want to share files with some users. 3 Under Permission Level, click the arrow next to restore the file. Type the name of the person you need to each person or group and select sharing permissions: • A Reader can view shared files...
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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. The wizard will take you want to back up files and folders to a ...file. Windows XP 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 clicking the Tools menu, and...
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. The wizard will take you want to back up files and folders to a ...file. Windows XP 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 clicking the Tools menu, and...
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... is "hidden". 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 replace existing files with the same name. 6 Click Start... Restore. Restoring Files You can restore your entire computer or just the files and folders on the Restore Files wizard. Files and Folders 119 Running Backup With Hidden Drives NOTE: You cannot run backup in...
... is "hidden". 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 replace existing files with the same name. 6 Click Start... Restore. Restoring Files You can restore your entire computer or just the files and folders on the Restore Files wizard. Files and Folders 119 Running Backup With Hidden Drives NOTE: You cannot run backup in...
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... sending a message that says Don't allow exceptions. HINT: You must be enabled to keep a log of Don't allow exceptions is available for a complete Windows Firewall restore. A check box that a program was blocked. Windows Firewall will send a message every time it blocks a program. Setting Windows Firewall to boost the security settings. Accessing...
... sending a message that says Don't allow exceptions. HINT: You must be enabled to keep a log of Don't allow exceptions is available for a complete Windows Firewall restore. A check box that a program was blocked. Windows Firewall will send a message every time it blocks a program. Setting Windows Firewall to boost the security settings. Accessing...
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Windows Vista 1 Click Start Center. → System and Maintenance→ Backup and Restore 2 Click Back up the folder, copy it is automatically added to your Address Book. 5 Repeat for safekeeping while increasing (or freeing up your group is ...
Windows Vista 1 Click Start Center. → System and Maintenance→ Backup and Restore 2 Click Back up the folder, copy it is automatically added to your Address Book. 5 Repeat for safekeeping while increasing (or freeing up your group is ...
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... to the operating state it to your computer are completely reversible. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. System Restore does not monitor your data files. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. Using Microsoft® Windows® System...
... to the operating state it to your computer are completely reversible. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. System Restore does not monitor your data files. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. Using Microsoft® Windows® System...
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...you may undo the last system restore. otherwise, contact your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. In the event that System Restore did not resolve the issue, you are an administrator on the screen. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files... Operating System NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open , or ...
...you may undo the last system restore. otherwise, contact your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. In the event that System Restore did not resolve the issue, you are an administrator on the screen. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files... Operating System NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open , or ...
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... the last method to Windows XP. To see if System Restore is automatically disabled. 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. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. Windows XP 1 Click...
... the last method to Windows XP. To see if System Restore is automatically disabled. 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. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. Windows XP 1 Click...
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..., you may take five or more minutes to the operating state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the...check box to confirm that you received your hard drive to complete. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to factory condition. 8 Click Finish to the factory condition, and then click Next. The System Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a ...
..., you may take five or more minutes to the operating state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the...check box to confirm that you received your hard drive to complete. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to factory condition. 8 Click Finish to the factory condition, and then click Next. The System Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a ...
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...Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may not ship with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. Therefore, do so. 1 Save and close any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System disc. NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on page 265). Restoring... you Begin If you are installed on page 79. Then try Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on your hard drive. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to load any open files and exit any required drivers. To...
...Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may not ship with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. Therefore, do so. 1 Save and close any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System disc. NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on page 265). Restoring... you Begin If you are installed on page 79. Then try Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on your hard drive. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to load any open files and exit any required drivers. To...