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3 SECTION 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights Dell Diagnostics Drivers Using System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP
3 SECTION 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights Dell Diagnostics Drivers Using System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP
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Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD into the CD or DVD drive. If this is your first time to replace the driver with the previously installed version. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem ... use System Restore (see page 61) to return your computer after you installed the new driver. If not, go to restart the computer. 4 When you install drivers obtained from the Dell Dimension ResourceCD: 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD into the CD or DVD...
Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD into the CD or DVD drive. If this is your first time to replace the driver with the previously installed version. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem ... use System Restore (see page 61) to return your computer after you installed the new driver. If not, go to restart the computer. 4 When you install drivers obtained from the Dell Dimension ResourceCD: 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD into the CD or DVD...
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5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. For drivers information, see the documentation that is complete. See Windows Help for hardware that came with the device. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State ... for information on your computer are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The ResourceCD has identified these components in an undesirable operating state. The drivers that you want to resolve the problem. Using System Restore The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore to the hardware, software, or other system...
5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. For drivers information, see the documentation that is complete. See Windows Help for hardware that came with the device. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State ... for information on your computer are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The ResourceCD has identified these components in an undesirable operating state. The drivers that you want to resolve the problem. Using System Restore The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore to the hardware, software, or other system...
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... you installed the new device driver. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with the software for reinstalling Windows XP. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to do so by a Dell technical support representative. See the documentation that might run after the DELL™ logo appears. If ... When the Press any key. 64 Advanced Troubleshooting www.dell.com | support.dell.com Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP Before You Reinstall If you are reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, use System Restore (see page 61) to return ...
... you installed the new device driver. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with the software for reinstalling Windows XP. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to do so by a Dell technical support representative. See the documentation that might run after the DELL™ logo appears. If ... When the Press any key. 64 Advanced Troubleshooting www.dell.com | support.dell.com Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP Before You Reinstall If you are reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, use System Restore (see page 61) to return ...
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...use this time and click Next. Reinstalling Drivers and Software 1 Reinstall the appropriate drivers (see page 60). 2 Reinstall your network configuration, such as the domain name or workgroup name. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 If you are unsure of ...your other software programs. See the documentation that came with the software for instructions. 3 Reinstall your settings, accept the default selections. Windows XP...
...use this time and click Next. Reinstalling Drivers and Software 1 Reinstall the appropriate drivers (see page 60). 2 Reinstall your network configuration, such as the domain name or workgroup name. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 If you are unsure of ...your other software programs. See the documentation that came with the software for instructions. 3 Reinstall your settings, accept the default selections. Windows XP...
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... Transfer Wizard, 22 finding information, 15 finding solutions, 32 fixing problems battery, 34 Dell Diagnostics, 56 drive, 35 e-mail, 37 error messages, 39 general, 40 Internet connection... and monitor, 50 floppy drive fixing problems, 35 H hard drive fixing problems, 37 hardware drivers, 59 fixing problems, 42 incompatibility, 63 Hardware Troubleshooter, 63 headphones no sound, 49 Help...Network Setup Wizard, 23 O office network, 23 Operating System CD, 16 operating system reinstallation Windows XP, 64 P password clearing system setup, 97 power fixing problems, 45 turning off, 30 printer ...
... Transfer Wizard, 22 finding information, 15 finding solutions, 32 fixing problems battery, 34 Dell Diagnostics, 56 drive, 35 e-mail, 37 error messages, 39 general, 40 Internet connection... and monitor, 50 floppy drive fixing problems, 35 H hard drive fixing problems, 37 hardware drivers, 59 fixing problems, 42 incompatibility, 63 Hardware Troubleshooter, 63 headphones no sound, 49 Help...Network Setup Wizard, 23 O office network, 23 Operating System CD, 16 operating system reinstallation Windows XP, 64 P password clearing system setup, 97 power fixing problems, 45 turning off, 30 printer ...
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R regulatory notices, 118 reinstalling drivers, 59 Windows XP, 64 ResourceCD, 59-60 Dell Diagnostics, 56 returning items, 118 S safety instructions, 9 scanner fixing problems, 47 screen. See monitor service tag number, 15 settings system setup..., 22 troubleshooting, 32 advanced, 53 conflicts, 63 Dell Diagnostics, 56 Device Driver Rollback, 60 diagnostic lights, 54 drivers, 59 Hardware Troubleshooter, 63 Help and Support Center, 17 reinstalling Windows XP, 64 System Restore, 61 turning off the computer, 30 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 60 Hardware Troubleshooter, 63 Help and Support Center...
R regulatory notices, 118 reinstalling drivers, 59 Windows XP, 64 ResourceCD, 59-60 Dell Diagnostics, 56 returning items, 118 S safety instructions, 9 scanner fixing problems, 47 screen. See monitor service tag number, 15 settings system setup..., 22 troubleshooting, 32 advanced, 53 conflicts, 63 Dell Diagnostics, 56 Device Driver Rollback, 60 diagnostic lights, 54 drivers, 59 Hardware Troubleshooter, 63 Help and Support Center, 17 reinstalling Windows XP, 64 System Restore, 61 turning off the computer, 30 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 60 Hardware Troubleshooter, 63 Help and Support Center...
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... a possible preBIOS failure has occurred. a BIOS test. Back to Contents Page Advanced Troubleshooting Dell™ Dimension™ 2350 Series Diagnostic Codes Beep Codes System Messages Dell Diagnostics Drivers Using System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP Diagnostic Codes To help you troubleshoot a problem, your Owner's Manual for instructions on obtaining...
... a possible preBIOS failure has occurred. a BIOS test. Back to Contents Page Advanced Troubleshooting Dell™ Dimension™ 2350 Series Diagnostic Codes Beep Codes System Messages Dell Diagnostics Drivers Using System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP Diagnostic Codes To help you troubleshoot a problem, your Owner's Manual for instructions on obtaining...
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... Hardware tab. 5. Symptom Tree Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to install drivers if: l You upgrade your Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved drivers for instructions on your computer might not work correctly. Write down the list to update the... reinstall your computer. l You connect or install a new device. If you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback or to the Main Menu screen. Identifying Drivers 1. Click Device Manager. 6. In the Device Manager window, scroll down the error code and problem description...
... Hardware tab. 5. Symptom Tree Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to install drivers if: l You upgrade your Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved drivers for instructions on your computer might not work correctly. Write down the list to update the... reinstall your computer. l You connect or install a new device. If you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback or to the Main Menu screen. Identifying Drivers 1. Click Device Manager. 6. In the Device Manager window, scroll down the error code and problem description...
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... problem, then use the ResourceCD, go to step 2. Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD If using System Restore. HINT: The ResourceCD displays drivers only for the new hardware might not be displayed by the ResourceCD. For drivers information, see the documentation that Restore my computer to the hardware, ...see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD into the CD or DVD drive. Using System Restore The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you want to All Programs® Accessories® System Tools, and then click System ...
... problem, then use the ResourceCD, go to step 2. Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD If using System Restore. HINT: The ResourceCD displays drivers only for the new hardware might not be displayed by the ResourceCD. For drivers information, see the documentation that Restore my computer to the hardware, ...see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD into the CD or DVD drive. Using System Restore The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you want to All Programs® Accessories® System Tools, and then click System ...
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... Restore is automatically disabled. Conflicts are reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to display the Properties window. To use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to resolve a hardware conflict on a computer running Windows XP: 1. To change the restore point, you can either... In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to replace the device driver with a newly installed driver, use the Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. Enabling System Restore If you installed the new device driver. The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts. 4. Click the ...
... Restore is automatically disabled. Conflicts are reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to display the Properties window. To use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to resolve a hardware conflict on a computer running Windows XP: 1. To change the restore point, you can either... In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to replace the device driver with a newly installed driver, use the Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. Enabling System Restore If you installed the new device driver. The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts. 4. Click the ...
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...the license agreement. 3. When the Press any key to boot from the CD. When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press to select To set up to reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. If you need to five users. 4. Do not .... NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with Microsoft? Starting Windows XP Setup 1. If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional, you are reinstalling Windows XP Home Edition, at this message appears. 1. See the documentation that might run after the DELL™ logo appears. Press immediately after you are listed...
...the license agreement. 3. When the Press any key to boot from the CD. When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press to select To set up to reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. If you need to five users. 4. Do not .... NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with Microsoft? Starting Windows XP Setup 1. If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional, you are reinstalling Windows XP Home Edition, at this message appears. 1. See the documentation that might run after the DELL™ logo appears. Press immediately after you are listed...
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.... 3. Follow the instructions shown on adding upgrades, performing basic troubleshooting procedures, and reinstalling drivers. Attempting to open the file: 1. Right-click only the following link to your hard.... 2. Printed Documentation HINT: You must right- click the link for my computer and devices Windows XP Help and Support Center 1. Setup diagram (.pdf) (848 KB) - Online Documentation HINT: PDF ...File 1. Click the topic that describes your problem. 4. To save the file to the file: Dell Dimension 2350 Tell Me How (.chm) (579 KB). 2. Click User and system guides, and then click...
.... 3. Follow the instructions shown on adding upgrades, performing basic troubleshooting procedures, and reinstalling drivers. Attempting to open the file: 1. Right-click only the following link to your hard.... 2. Printed Documentation HINT: You must right- click the link for my computer and devices Windows XP Help and Support Center 1. Setup diagram (.pdf) (848 KB) - Online Documentation HINT: PDF ...File 1. Click the topic that describes your problem. 4. To save the file to the file: Dell Dimension 2350 Tell Me How (.chm) (579 KB). 2. Click User and system guides, and then click...