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... Menu 51 Drivers 52 What Is a Driver 52 Identifying Drivers 52 Reinstalling Drivers 53 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 54 Restoring Your Operating System 54 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 54 Using Dell™ PC Restore by Symantec 56 Removing Dell PC Restore 57 4 Removing and Installing Parts 59 Before You Begin...
... Menu 51 Drivers 52 What Is a Driver 52 Identifying Drivers 52 Reinstalling Drivers 53 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 54 Restoring Your Operating System 54 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 54 Using Dell™ PC Restore by Symantec 56 Removing Dell PC Restore 57 4 Removing and Installing Parts 59 Before You Begin...
Owner's Manual
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... your selections. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to support.dell.com, select your region or business support for the keyword Desktop System Software. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your Service Tag. Service... System Software (DSS)- Contact information, service call status, support history, service contract, and online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - If you should reinstall the DSS utility prior to view the appropriate support site. • Community - Finding Information 11 DSS is 2...
... your selections. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to support.dell.com, select your region or business support for the keyword Desktop System Software. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your Service Tag. Service... System Software (DSS)- Contact information, service call status, support history, service contract, and online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - If you should reinstall the DSS utility prior to view the appropriate support site. • Community - Finding Information 11 DSS is 2...
Owner's Manual
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... CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U ...T E R O F F - The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in an environment similar to nonWindows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to 10 seconds until the computer turns off, then restart your computer. BACK UP..., uninstall and then reinstall the program.
... CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U ...T E R O F F - The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in an environment similar to nonWindows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to 10 seconds until the computer turns off, then restart your computer. BACK UP..., uninstall and then reinstall the program.
Owner's Manual
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... installed on your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. All devices require a driver program. Each device has its driver recognizes. Windows XP 1 Click the Start button, then click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 52... is needed. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. NOTE: If you reinstall the operating system for your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. Drivers What Is a Driver? Identifying Drivers If ...
... installed on your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. All devices require a driver program. Each device has its driver recognizes. Windows XP 1 Click the Start button, then click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 52... is needed. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. NOTE: If you reinstall the operating system for your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. Drivers What Is a Driver? Identifying Drivers If ...
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Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the device icon. Manually Reinstalling Drivers 1 After copying the required driver files to your hard drive, click the Start button, and then right-click My Computer. 2 Click ...Click Install from other sources, your computer to the operating state that existed before you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which you install drivers obtained from a list or specific location (Advanced), ...
Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the device icon. Manually Reinstalling Drivers 1 After copying the required driver files to your hard drive, click the Start button, and then right-click My Computer. 2 Click ...Click Install from other sources, your computer to the operating state that existed before you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which you install drivers obtained from a list or specific location (Advanced), ...
Owner's Manual
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... Restore is automatically selected. Advanced Troubleshooting 55 To see if System Restore is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on page 53) to see and select restore points. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that...the restore point that restore point is automatically disabled. Enabling System Restore If you to resolve the problem. If that allows you reinstall Windows XP with available restore points appear in boldface type. 4 Select a restore point, then click Next. If a calendar date has only...
... Restore is automatically selected. Advanced Troubleshooting 55 To see if System Restore is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on page 53) to see and select restore points. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that...the restore point that restore point is automatically disabled. Enabling System Restore If you to resolve the problem. If that allows you reinstall Windows XP with available restore points appear in boldface type. 4 Select a restore point, then click Next. If a calendar date has only...
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... ATA, 77 Service Tag, 10, 13 settings system setup, 97 software problems, 36-37 sound problems, 43 volume, 43 Index 139 O operating system reinstalling, 12 reinstalling Windows XP, 54 Operating System CD, 12 P password clearing, 104 jumper, 104 PCI cards installing, 69 removing, 73 playing CDs and DVDs, 20 power button,... and speakers, 43 technical support policy, 107 troubleshooting tips, 31 volume adjusting, 43 Product Information Guide, 9 Program Compatibility Wizard, 37 R regulatory information, 9 reinstalling Windows XP, 54 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 50 S safety instructions, 9 SATA.
... ATA, 77 Service Tag, 10, 13 settings system setup, 97 software problems, 36-37 sound problems, 43 volume, 43 Index 139 O operating system reinstalling, 12 reinstalling Windows XP, 54 Operating System CD, 12 P password clearing, 104 jumper, 104 PCI cards installing, 69 removing, 73 playing CDs and DVDs, 20 power button,... and speakers, 43 technical support policy, 107 troubleshooting tips, 31 volume adjusting, 43 Product Information Guide, 9 Program Compatibility Wizard, 37 R regulatory information, 9 reinstalling Windows XP, 54 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 50 S safety instructions, 9 SATA.
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...Dell Diagnostics, 50 diagnostic lights, 47 Hardware Troubleshooter, 54 Help and Support Center, 11 restore to previous state, 54 tips, 31 U USB booting to devices, 103 connectors, 14 V vents, 14 front panel, 14 VGA connector, 17 video connector, 17 volume adjusting, 43 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP... Device Driver Rollback, 53 Hardware Troubleshooter, 54 Help and Support Center, 11 Network Setup Wizard, 27 Program Compatibility Wizard, 37 reinstalling, 12, 54 scanner, 43 System Restore, 54 wizards Network Setup...
...Dell Diagnostics, 50 diagnostic lights, 47 Hardware Troubleshooter, 54 Help and Support Center, 11 restore to previous state, 54 tips, 31 U USB booting to devices, 103 connectors, 14 V vents, 14 front panel, 14 VGA connector, 17 video connector, 17 volume adjusting, 43 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP... Device Driver Rollback, 53 Hardware Troubleshooter, 54 Help and Support Center, 11 Network Setup Wizard, 27 Program Compatibility Wizard, 37 reinstalling, 12, 54 scanner, 43 System Restore, 54 wizards Network Setup...
