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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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... return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. 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 your hard drive to the hardware, software, or other...
... return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. 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 your hard drive to the hardware, software, or other...
Dell Technology Guide
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... Operating System 267 Enabling System Restore NOTE: Windows Vista does not disable System Restore; To see if System Restore is unchecked under Automatic restore points. 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...
... Operating System 267 Enabling System Restore NOTE: Windows Vista does not disable System Restore; To see if System Restore is unchecked under Automatic restore points. 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...
Dell Technology Guide
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... screen appears. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to factory condition. 8 Click Finish to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. These options restore your hard drive to complete. The restore process begins and may need to reboot the system. 268 Restoring Your Operating System Any programs or files added since you...
... screen appears. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to factory condition. 8 Click Finish to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. These options restore your hard drive to complete. The restore process begins and may need to reboot the system. 268 Restoring Your Operating System Any programs or files added since you...
Setup Guide
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System Recovery Options 35 System Restore 35 Dell Factory Image Restore 36 Operating System Reinstallation 38 Getting Help 40 Technical Support and Customer Service 41 DellConnect 41 Online Services 41 AutoTech Service 42 Product Information 43 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 43 Before You Call 44 Contacting Dell 45 Finding More Information and Resources 46 Basic Specifications 48 Appendix 53 Macrovision Product Notice 53 Index 54 4
System Recovery Options 35 System Restore 35 Dell Factory Image Restore 36 Operating System Reinstallation 38 Getting Help 40 Technical Support and Customer Service 41 DellConnect 41 Online Services 41 AutoTech Service 42 Product Information 43 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 43 Before You Call 44 Contacting Dell 45 Finding More Information and Resources 46 Basic Specifications 48 Appendix 53 Macrovision Product Notice 53 Index 54 4
Setup Guide
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... preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your hard drive to the operating state it to return your data files or recover them. 35 Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to restore your operating system problem.
... preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your hard drive to the operating state it to return your data files or recover them. 35 Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to restore your operating system problem.
Setup Guide
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.... Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your administrator to the Windows Classic view. In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes... your operating system problem. In the event that System Restore did not resolve your Dell™ computer to continue the desired action. 3. If you may appear. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve the issue, you are an administrator...
.... Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your administrator to the Windows Classic view. In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes... your operating system problem. In the event that System Restore did not resolve your Dell™ computer to continue the desired action. 3. If you may appear. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve the issue, you are an administrator...
Setup Guide
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.... 2. Any programs or files added since you purchased the computer. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to factory condition. 9. System Recovery Options 6. Select Repair Your Computer. 3. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. If possible, back up all data before using Factory Image Restore. Dell Factory Image Restore 1. NOTICE: If you want to reboot the system. 37 Click Finish to...
.... 2. Any programs or files added since you purchased the computer. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to factory condition. 9. System Recovery Options 6. Select Repair Your Computer. 3. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. If possible, back up all data before using Factory Image Restore. Dell Factory Image Restore 1. NOTICE: If you want to reboot the system. 37 Click Finish to...
Setup Guide
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... customizing computer sleeve design 21 your desktop 22 your energy settings 23 D damage, avoiding 5 data, backing up 23 DellConnect 41 Dell Diagnostics 33 Dell Factory Image Restore 35 Dell Support Center 30 Dell support website 47 Dell Technology Guide for futher information 46 Diagnostic Checklist 44 disc drive supported disc sizes 20 discs ejecting 20 using 20...
... customizing computer sleeve design 21 your desktop 22 your energy settings 23 D damage, avoiding 5 data, backing up 23 DellConnect 41 Dell Diagnostics 33 Dell Factory Image Restore 35 Dell Support Center 30 Dell support website 47 Dell Technology Guide for futher information 46 Diagnostic Checklist 44 disc drive supported disc sizes 20 discs ejecting 20 using 20...
Setup Guide
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Index processor 48 products information and purchasing 43 R reinstalling Windows 35 resources, finding more 46 restoring factory image 36 rotating icons 5 S SD card reader 17 SDHC card reader 17 security cable slot 19 setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or ... S/PDIF connector 19 specifications 48 support email addresses 42 support sites worldwide 41 system board connectors 50 System Messages 30 system reinstall options 35 System Restore 35 T technical support 41 temperature operating and storage ranges 51
Index processor 48 products information and purchasing 43 R reinstalling Windows 35 resources, finding more 46 restoring factory image 36 rotating icons 5 S SD card reader 17 SDHC card reader 17 security cable slot 19 setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or ... S/PDIF connector 19 specifications 48 support email addresses 42 support sites worldwide 41 system board connectors 50 System Messages 30 system reinstall options 35 System Restore 35 T technical support 41 temperature operating and storage ranges 51