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... 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 System Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista . . . . 269 20 Troubleshooting 271 Troubleshooting...
... 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 System Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista . . . . 269 20 Troubleshooting 271 Troubleshooting...
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... received an Operating System disc with your operating system. System Restore does not monitor 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 when you to return your computer to your...
... received an Operating System disc with your operating system. System Restore does not monitor 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 when you to return your computer to your...
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... less than 200 MB of low disk space. Enabling System Restore NOTE: Windows Vista does not disable System Restore; 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. Windows XP 1 Click Start System Restore. → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ 2 Click Undo my...
... less than 200 MB of low disk space. Enabling System Restore NOTE: Windows Vista does not disable System Restore; 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. Windows XP 1 Click Start System Restore. → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ 2 Click Undo my...
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... it was in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Confirm 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 select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. If possible, back up all...
... it was in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Confirm 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 select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. If possible, back up all...
Setup Guide
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Contents Restoring Your Operating System 43 System Restore 44 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 45 Dell Factory Image Restore 47 Operating System Reinstallation 49 Getting Help 51 Technical Support and Customer Service 52 DellConnect 52 Online Services 52 Automated Order-Status Service 53 Product Information 54 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 54 Before You Call 55 Contacting Dell 57 Finding More Information and Resources 58 Basic Specifications 60 Appendix 64 Macrovision Product Notice 64 Index 65 4
Contents Restoring Your Operating System 43 System Restore 44 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 45 Dell Factory Image Restore 47 Operating System Reinstallation 49 Getting Help 51 Technical Support and Customer Service 52 DellConnect 52 Online Services 52 Automated Order-Status Service 53 Product Information 54 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 54 Before You Call 55 Contacting Dell 57 Finding More Information and Resources 58 Basic Specifications 60 Appendix 64 Macrovision Product Notice 64 Index 65 4
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... system. Use the disc only if System Restore did not resolve your problem. • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your hard drive to restore your computer, without affecting data files. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell DataSafe Local Backup restores your operating system problem. 43 Use this...
... system. Use the disc only if System Restore did not resolve your problem. • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your hard drive to restore your computer, without affecting data files. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell DataSafe Local Backup restores your operating system problem. 43 Use this...
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...try again. 5. Restoring Your Operating System To schedule backups: 1. To restore data: 1. NOTE: Do not disconnect the display, keyboard, mouse, and the power cable. 3. Select Dell Factory Image Recovery and DataSafe Options and follow the instructions on the taskbar. 2. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local icon on.... 4. Turn on the amount of data to create and schedule automatic backup of the restoration process depends on your computer. Select Repair Your Computer. 6. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to wait until you wait too long and the operating ...
...try again. 5. Restoring Your Operating System To schedule backups: 1. To restore data: 1. NOTE: Do not disconnect the display, keyboard, mouse, and the power cable. 3. Select Dell Factory Image Recovery and DataSafe Options and follow the instructions on the taskbar. 2. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local icon on.... 4. Turn on the amount of data to create and schedule automatic backup of the restoration process depends on your computer. Select Repair Your Computer. 6. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to wait until you wait too long and the operating ...
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...Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. If possible, ...added since you received your operating system problem. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Factory Image Restore. 47 These options restore your hard drive to restore your computer. If possible, back up all ...
...Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. If possible, ...added since you received your operating system problem. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Factory Image Restore. 47 These options restore your hard drive to restore your computer. If possible, back up all ...
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... your configuration, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Turn on as a local user. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Restoring Your Operating System Performing Dell Factory Image Restore 1. To access the command prompt, type administrator in the User name field, then click OK. 6. Click the check box to confirm that...
... your configuration, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Turn on as a local user. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Restoring Your Operating System Performing Dell Factory Image Restore 1. To access the command prompt, type administrator in the User name field, then click OK. 6. Click the check box to confirm that...
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Index B backups creating 28 C calling Dell 55 CDs, playing and creating 24 chipset 61 computer capabilities 24 connect(ing) optional network cable 11 conserving energy 27 Contacting Dell online 57 customer service 52 customizing your desktop 25 your energy settings 27 D data, backing up 28 DataSafe Local Backup 45 DellConnect 52 Dell Diagnostics 39 Dell Dock 26 Dell Factory Image Restore 43 Dell support website 59 Dell Technology Guide for futher information 58 65
Index B backups creating 28 C calling Dell 55 CDs, playing and creating 24 chipset 61 computer capabilities 24 connect(ing) optional network cable 11 conserving energy 27 Contacting Dell online 57 customer service 52 customizing your desktop 25 your energy settings 27 D data, backing up 28 DataSafe Local Backup 45 DellConnect 52 Dell Diagnostics 39 Dell Dock 26 Dell Factory Image Restore 43 Dell support website 59 Dell Technology Guide for futher information 58 65
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M memory problems solving 32 memory support 61 microphone connector 19 N network connection fixing 30 network connector location 23 O optical audio connector S/PDIF connection 23 order status 53 P power button and light 19 power problems, solving 31 problems, solving 29 processor 60 products information and purchasing 54 R reinstalling Windows 49 restoring data 46 restoring factory image 47 S security cable slot 21 Service Tag 19, 56 Index 67
M memory problems solving 32 memory support 61 microphone connector 19 N network connection fixing 30 network connector location 23 O optical audio connector S/PDIF connection 23 order status 53 P power button and light 19 power problems, solving 31 problems, solving 29 processor 60 products information and purchasing 54 R reinstalling Windows 49 restoring data 46 restoring factory image 47 S security cable slot 21 Service Tag 19, 56 Index 67