Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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...that it runs in an environment similar to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next. 2 Follow the instructions on the screen. Windows XP: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so... that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your computer. Windows Vista: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that the device drivers do not conflict...
...that it runs in an environment similar to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next. 2 Follow the instructions on the screen. Windows XP: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so... that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your computer. Windows Vista: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that the device drivers do not conflict...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... (a yellow circle with a [!]) on page 51). If you may appear. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly. Scroll down the list to see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the device icon. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance...
... (a yellow circle with a [!]) on page 51). If you may appear. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly. Scroll down the list to see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the device icon. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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...) to return your administrator to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 3 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. Returning to a Previous Device Driver Version Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for...
...) to return your administrator to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 3 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. Returning to a Previous Device Driver Version Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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...system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in when you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. Use System Restore as the first solution for the Windows default view, so they may not apply... location to which allows you previously copied the driver files. 7 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click the name of your computer are completely reversible. Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to the operating...
...system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in when you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. Use System Restore as the first solution for the Windows default view, so they may not apply... location to which allows you previously copied the driver files. 7 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click the name of your computer are completely reversible. Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to the operating...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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...hard drive. Any programs or files added since you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of low disk space. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you purchased the computer. Therefore, the steps below... Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. 56 Reinstalling Software Use Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) or Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the last method to restore your computer. If possible, back up the data before using these options...
...hard drive. Any programs or files added since you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of low disk space. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you purchased the computer. Therefore, the steps below... Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. 56 Reinstalling Software Use Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) or Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the last method to restore your computer. If possible, back up the data before using these options...
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V views front, 7 W Windows Vista Device Driver Rollback, 52 Factory Image Restore, 56 Program Compatibility wizard, 48 reinstalling, 61 System Restore, 54 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 52 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 19 PC Restore, 56 reinstalling, 61 System Restore, 54 wizards Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 19 Program Compatibility wizard, 48 Index 73
V views front, 7 W Windows Vista Device Driver Rollback, 52 Factory Image Restore, 56 Program Compatibility wizard, 48 reinstalling, 61 System Restore, 54 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 52 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 19 PC Restore, 56 reinstalling, 61 System Restore, 54 wizards Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 19 Program Compatibility wizard, 48 Index 73
Service Manual
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.... ® Windows Vista : 1. Click the Windows Vista start the search. 3. Windows XP: 1. The Dell Diagnostics is displayed in Solving Problems, and then run the Dell Diagnostics from the one-time boot menu at support.dell.com. Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that is optional and may not ship with your Drivers and Utilities...
.... ® Windows Vista : 1. Click the Windows Vista start the search. 3. Windows XP: 1. The Dell Diagnostics is displayed in Solving Problems, and then run the Dell Diagnostics from the one-time boot menu at support.dell.com. Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that is optional and may not ship with your Drivers and Utilities...
Service Manual
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...a key on your keyboard or moving your files immediately Use a virus-scanning program to access the Task Manager. 2. Click End Task. Windows XP: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off -...program stops responding End the program - 1. Click the Applications tab. 3. Click to run the software. Windows Vista: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on a floppy disk, CD, or DVD. Other software...
...a key on your keyboard or moving your files immediately Use a virus-scanning program to access the Task Manager. 2. Click End Task. Windows XP: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off -...program stops responding End the program - 1. Click the Applications tab. 3. Click to run the software. Windows Vista: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on a floppy disk, CD, or DVD. Other software...