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... Computer to the Default Factory Configuration 151 Using the Operating System Media 152 Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System 153 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore. . . . 154 Using Dell™ PC Restore 155 Using the Operating System Media 157 13 Dell™ QuickSet Features 159 14 Traveling With Your Computer 161 Identifying Your...
... Computer to the Default Factory Configuration 151 Using the Operating System Media 152 Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System 153 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore. . . . 154 Using Dell™ PC Restore 155 Using the Operating System Media 157 13 Dell™ QuickSet Features 159 14 Traveling With Your Computer 161 Identifying Your...
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...If you received an Operating System media with your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - For more information, see "Drivers" on page 143) to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your ...following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - To reinstall your computer. After you can use it to restore your computer. • Operating System media - Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer. 18 Finding Information Dell PC Restore returns your computer to its original operating state...
...If you received an Operating System media with your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - For more information, see "Drivers" on page 143) to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your ...following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - To reinstall your computer. After you can use it to restore your computer. • Operating System media - Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer. 18 Finding Information Dell PC Restore returns your computer to its original operating state...
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...as a toggle to a network). Speaker Functions Increases the volume of the Windows logo key and key combination. Windows logo key and Restores all windows previously minimized with the use of the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached. Windows logo key and Opens the Search ...Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected to restore (maximize) all minimized windows. For information about the Control Panel, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on page 17. Using the...
...as a toggle to a network). Speaker Functions Increases the volume of the Windows logo key and key combination. Windows logo key and Restores all windows previously minimized with the use of the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached. Windows logo key and Opens the Search ...Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected to restore (maximize) all minimized windows. For information about the Control Panel, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on page 17. Using the...
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... not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from a source other than Dell, you are extremely fragile; NOTE: If you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on page 144. See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 148 and "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on...
... not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from a source other than Dell, you are extremely fragile; NOTE: If you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on page 144. See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 148 and "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on...
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... storing or shipping the hard drive. Save the original packaging for your old hard drive to Dell Return your computer. Returning a Hard Drive to Dell in transit. 2 1 1 foam packaging 2 hard drive 94 Adding and Replacing Parts See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 144. NOTICE: When the hard...
... storing or shipping the hard drive. Save the original packaging for your old hard drive to Dell Return your computer. Returning a Hard Drive to Dell in transit. 2 1 1 foam packaging 2 hard drive 94 Adding and Replacing Parts See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 144. NOTICE: When the hard...
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..., removal of unwanted and temporary files, updated security settings, verification of "good" restore points, and other maintenance activities designed to improve computer performance and security. To access Dell Support: • Click the Dell Support icon desktop. Ensure that provides real-time health scans and information on how...depending on page 116). The monthly version is available as an annual subscription and is a feature of your computer (see "Dell Support" on whether you want your computer running at the top of PC TuneUp are available to customers in the notification area of...
..., removal of unwanted and temporary files, updated security settings, verification of "good" restore points, and other maintenance activities designed to improve computer performance and security. To access Dell Support: • Click the Dell Support icon desktop. Ensure that provides real-time health scans and information on how...depending on page 116). The monthly version is available as an annual subscription and is a feature of your computer (see "Dell Support" on whether you want your computer running at the top of PC TuneUp are available to customers in the notification area of...
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...If the problem persists, try to restore the data by entering the system setup program, then immediately exit the program (see "Contacting Dell" on page 175). TI M E - The time or date stored in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the system board may... T S E T - A chip on page 111). See Windows Help and Support for installation instructions. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. O F- Troubleshooting 127 You may be malfunctioning. System configuration settings are defective, back up the data (if possible...
...If the problem persists, try to restore the data by entering the system setup program, then immediately exit the program (see "Contacting Dell" on page 175). TI M E - The time or date stored in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the system board may... T S E T - A chip on page 111). See Windows Help and Support for installation instructions. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. O F- Troubleshooting 127 You may be malfunctioning. System configuration settings are defective, back up the data (if possible...
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.... Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. If this is your first time to use System Restore (see "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 148) to... return your computer to the operating state that existed before you see "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 148) does not resolve the problem, reinstall the driver from your Drivers ...
.... Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. If this is your first time to use System Restore (see "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 148) to... return your computer to the operating state that existed before you see "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 148) does not resolve the problem, reinstall the driver from your Drivers ...
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... the answer in the items categorized in Troubleshooting, you can restore your computer or to create backups of the window. For instructions, see "Using Microsoft Windows System Restore" on page 154. • Dell Factory Image Restore restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in the... following ways: • Windows Vista includes the Backup and Restore Center to back up the entire hard drive. ...
... the answer in the items categorized in Troubleshooting, you can restore your computer or to create backups of the window. For instructions, see "Using Microsoft Windows System Restore" on page 154. • Dell Factory Image Restore restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in the... following ways: • Windows Vista includes the Backup and Restore Center to back up the entire hard drive. ...
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... button → Help and Support. To access the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center: • Click the Windows Vista Start button → Welcome Center. Creating a Restore Point You can use it to restore your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. System Restore does not monitor your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting...
... button → Help and Support. To access the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center: • Click the Windows Vista Start button → Welcome Center. Creating a Restore Point You can use it to restore your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. System Restore does not monitor your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting...
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...Click Next in chronological order. 5 Select the Show restore points older than 5 days check box to view the complete list of restore points. 6 Select a restore point. To change the restore point, you can undo the restoration. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems ...occur after the selected restore point will need to be reinstalled. 7 Click Next→...
...Click Next in chronological order. 5 Select the Show restore points older than 5 days check box to view the complete list of restore points. 6 Select a restore point. To change the restore point, you can undo the restoration. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems ...occur after the selected restore point will need to be reinstalled. 7 Click Next→...
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... you see the menu on the screen. 3 Press to Windows Vista from Dell. If you to restore your hard drive back to the Default Factory Configuration The Dell Factory Image Restore option allows you do not back up personal files. NOTE: You must press...Before performing this step until the system restoration is lost. 1 Restart the computer. Restoring the Computer to its original factory configuration as a user who has administrative credentials, and then click OK. 6 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. 7 In the Dell Factory Image Restore window, click Next. Troubleshooting 151
... you see the menu on the screen. 3 Press to Windows Vista from Dell. If you to restore your hard drive back to the Default Factory Configuration The Dell Factory Image Restore option allows you do not back up personal files. NOTE: You must press...Before performing this step until the system restoration is lost. 1 Restart the computer. Restoring the Computer to its original factory configuration as a user who has administrative credentials, and then click OK. 6 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. 7 In the Dell Factory Image Restore window, click Next. Troubleshooting 151
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...Windows operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Microsoft Windows System Restore" on page 144). Reinstalling Windows Vista The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to factory condition check box. 9 Click Next....; Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: Your Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during assembly of the computer. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your primary hard drive. The computer is restored to...
...Windows operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Microsoft Windows System Restore" on page 144). Reinstalling Windows Vista The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to factory condition check box. 9 Click Next....; Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: Your Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during assembly of the computer. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your primary hard drive. The computer is restored to...
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...; XP Operating System • System Restore returns your computer to reinstall Dell MediaDirect. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec returns your hard drive. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: The...drive and removes any key to complete the installation. See "Contacting Dell" on the screen to Boot from CD-ROM. 7 Follow the instructions on page 165. Use Dell PC Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer and try again. NOTICE: The ...
...; XP Operating System • System Restore returns your computer to reinstall Dell MediaDirect. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec returns your hard drive. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: The...drive and removes any key to complete the installation. See "Contacting Dell" on the screen to Boot from CD-ROM. 7 Follow the instructions on page 165. Use Dell PC Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer and try again. NOTICE: The ...
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... and close all data on the screen. Use the disc only if System Restore did not resolve the issue, you may not apply if you to return your Dell computer to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in this document were written for information on using the...
... and close all data on the screen. Use the disc only if System Restore did not resolve the issue, you may not apply if you to return your Dell computer to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in this document were written for information on using the...
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...and then restart the computer again. Using Dell™ PC Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data before using PC Restore. These options restore your hard drive to proceed with PC Restore, click Reboot. 3 Click Restore and click Confirm. To use PC Restore: 1 Turn on . If possible, ... press . Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec may not be available in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you...
...and then restart the computer again. Using Dell™ PC Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data before using PC Restore. These options restore your hard drive to proceed with PC Restore, click Reboot. 3 Click Restore and click Confirm. To use PC Restore: 1 Turn on . If possible, ... press . Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec may not be available in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you...
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... appears and the computer restarts. 7 After the computer restarts, click OK. The computer restarts. To remove PC Restore from the hard drive: NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from your computer hard drive, a message appears stating that appeared the first time the computer was turned...
... appears and the computer restarts. 7 After the computer restarts, click OK. The computer restarts. To remove PC Restore from the hard drive: NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from your computer hard drive, a message appears stating that appeared the first time the computer was turned...
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... driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Microsoft Windows System Restore" on page 154). To reinstall Windows, you need the following items: • Dell Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: Your Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that the ... including the drivers required if your operating system to close the PC Restore Removal window and restart the computer. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to complete. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is...
... driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Microsoft Windows System Restore" on page 154). To reinstall Windows, you need the following items: • Dell Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: Your Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that the ... including the drivers required if your operating system to close the PC Restore Removal window and restart the computer. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to complete. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is...
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.... Do not use products specifically designed for cleaning displays, and follow the safety instructions located in this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on the keyboard and to the edges until you reboot the computer, the previous boot order... long and the Windows logo appears, continue to boot and press . Cleaning Your Computer CAUTION: Before you want to wait until it is restored. Computer, Keyboard, and Display CAUTION: Before you clean your computer, disconnect the computer from which may contain flammable substances. • Use ...
.... Do not use products specifically designed for cleaning displays, and follow the safety instructions located in this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on the keyboard and to the edges until you reboot the computer, the previous boot order... long and the Windows logo appears, continue to boot and press . Cleaning Your Computer CAUTION: Before you want to wait until it is restored. Computer, Keyboard, and Display CAUTION: Before you clean your computer, disconnect the computer from which may contain flammable substances. • Use ...
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... allowing one thousand MHz. The terms hard drive and hard disk are often measured in computer, audio, and video equipment. HTTP - Hyper-Threading is automatically restored. A unit of whether the computer is turned on or off the computer. gigahertz - A power management mode that was saved to the Internet. hypertext transfer protocol...
... allowing one thousand MHz. The terms hard drive and hard disk are often measured in computer, audio, and video equipment. HTTP - Hyper-Threading is automatically restored. A unit of whether the computer is turned on or off the computer. gigahertz - A power management mode that was saved to the Internet. hypertext transfer protocol...