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... to read 48 3 Troubleshooting Tools 49 Diagnostic Lights 49 Dell Diagnostics 52 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 52 Drivers 53 What Is a Driver 53 Identifying Drivers 53 Reinstalling Drivers 54 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 55 Restoring Your Operating System 55 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 56 Using Dell PC Restore 57 Using the Operating System CD 59...
... to read 48 3 Troubleshooting Tools 49 Diagnostic Lights 49 Dell Diagnostics 52 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 52 Drivers 53 What Is a Driver 53 Identifying Drivers 53 Reinstalling Drivers 54 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 55 Restoring Your Operating System 55 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 56 Using Dell PC Restore 57 Using the Operating System CD 59...
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...3.5-inch USB floppy drives, optical drives, and USB devices. NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use Windows XP • How to support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2 Enter your Service Tag or product model. 3 In the Download Category drop-down menu, click ...All. 4 Select the operating system and operating system language for your operating system and support for correct operation of your configuration. Certified drivers, patches...
...3.5-inch USB floppy drives, optical drives, and USB devices. NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use Windows XP • How to support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2 Enter your Service Tag or product model. 3 In the Download Category drop-down menu, click ...All. 4 Select the operating system and operating system language for your operating system and support for correct operation of your configuration. Certified drivers, patches...
Owner's Manual
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A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to nonWindows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories, and then click Program Compatibility Wizard. 2 In the... program. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK ...
A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to nonWindows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories, and then click Program Compatibility Wizard. 2 In the... program. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK ...
Owner's Manual
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... Double-click the type of device for Dell™ computers. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer to the operating state that existed before you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. Windows XP 1 Click the Start button and click Control... the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Scroll down the list to see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 56). Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the...
... Double-click the type of device for Dell™ computers. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer to the operating state that existed before you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. Windows XP 1 Click the Start button and click Control... the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Scroll down the list to see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 56). Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the...
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... can use it was in the following ways: • Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore returns your operating system. Restoring Your Operating System You can use the Hardware ...with your computer, you can restore your operating system in when you purchased the computer. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on my computer, and click Next. 5 Double-click ... Use System Restore as the first solution for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click ...
... can use it was in the following ways: • Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore returns your operating system. Restoring Your Operating System You can use the Hardware ...with your computer, you can restore your operating system in when you purchased the computer. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on my computer, and click Next. 5 Double-click ... Use System Restore as the first solution for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click ...
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... want to restore your computer. To access the Windows Help and Support Center, see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on the screen. System Restore does not monitor your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier ...The Restoration Complete screen appears after you install a device driver, use System Restore. To change the restore point, you can undo the restoration. 56 Troubleshooting Tools Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return ...
... want to restore your computer. To access the Windows Help and Support Center, see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on the screen. System Restore does not monitor your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier ...The Restoration Complete screen appears after you install a device driver, use System Restore. To change the restore point, you can undo the restoration. 56 Troubleshooting Tools Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return ...
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...System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. Using Dell PC Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after you do not press in time, let the computer finish...screen that Turn off System Restore is not available in when you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . NOTE: Dell PC Restore is unchecked. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to proceed with www...
...System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. Using Dell PC Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after you do not press in time, let the computer finish...screen that Turn off System Restore is not available in when you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . NOTE: Dell PC Restore is unchecked. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to proceed with www...
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... need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell ResourceCD NOTE: The ResourceCD contains drivers that were installed during assembly of the Windows XP operating system to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Use the ResourceCD...
... need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell ResourceCD NOTE: The ResourceCD contains drivers that were installed during assembly of the Windows XP operating system to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Use the ResourceCD...
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... bus, 108 memory, 107 specifications (continued) physical, 110 power, 110 processor, 107 technical, 107 video, 107 standby mode, 26 support contacting Dell, 122 policy, 120 support website, 10 system board, 65 System Restore, 55-56 system setup about, 111 entering, 111 options, 112 T ...24 U USB booting to devices, 117 connectors, 12 V vents, 12 front panel, 12 volume adjusting, 46 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 54 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 29 Hardware Troubleshooter, 55 Help and Support Center, 10 Network Setup Wizard, 26 Program Compatibility Wizard...
... bus, 108 memory, 107 specifications (continued) physical, 110 power, 110 processor, 107 technical, 107 video, 107 standby mode, 26 support contacting Dell, 122 policy, 120 support website, 10 system board, 65 System Restore, 55-56 system setup about, 111 entering, 111 options, 112 T ...24 U USB booting to devices, 117 connectors, 12 V vents, 12 front panel, 12 volume adjusting, 46 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 54 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 29 Hardware Troubleshooter, 55 Help and Support Center, 10 Network Setup Wizard, 26 Program Compatibility Wizard...