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... 86 If Your Computer Gets Wet 87 If You Drop or Damage Your Computer 88 Drivers 88 What Is a Driver 88 Identifying Drivers 89 Reinstalling Drivers 89 Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP 91 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 92 Using System Restore 93 Creating a Restore Point ...the Last System Restore 94 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 95 Before You Reinstall 95 Reinstalling Windows XP 95 8 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Add or Replace Parts 100 Memory 100 Modem 103 Hard Drive 104 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 106 Contents 7
... 86 If Your Computer Gets Wet 87 If You Drop or Damage Your Computer 88 Drivers 88 What Is a Driver 88 Identifying Drivers 89 Reinstalling Drivers 89 Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP 91 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 92 Using System Restore 93 Creating a Restore Point ...the Last System Restore 94 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 95 Before You Reinstall 95 Reinstalling Windows XP 95 8 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Add or Replace Parts 100 Memory 100 Modem 103 Hard Drive 104 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 106 Contents 7
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Green indicates that the network adapter driver is loaded and the adapter is detecting activity. RE S T A R T T H E C O M P U T E R - NOTE: These networking instructions do not apply to the connector on the screen. C O N T A C T Y O U R N E T W O R K A...unique to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with any special security settings from your network and cannot be provided by Dell. Ensure that the network is active. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R ... the name of your wireless network along with Windows XP. These settings are correct and that the network cable...
Green indicates that the network adapter driver is loaded and the adapter is detecting activity. RE S T A R T T H E C O M P U T E R - NOTE: These networking instructions do not apply to the connector on the screen. C O N T A C T Y O U R N E T W O R K A...unique to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with any special security settings from your network and cannot be provided by Dell. Ensure that the network is active. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R ... the name of your wireless network along with Windows XP. These settings are correct and that the network cable...
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... Wireless Network Connection icon is pre-installed from the factory. The User's Guide is also available on your wireless card. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Most wireless networks are connecting. An infrastructure network uses routers or access points to Classic View. 2 Double-click ... to which you are the infrastructure type. Infrastructure Network Ad-Hoc Network Connecting to a Network in Windows XP Your wireless network card requires proper software and drivers in order to connect to one another. The User's Guide is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions ...
... Wireless Network Connection icon is pre-installed from the factory. The User's Guide is also available on your wireless card. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Most wireless networks are connecting. An infrastructure network uses routers or access points to Classic View. 2 Double-click ... to which you are the infrastructure type. Infrastructure Network Ad-Hoc Network Connecting to a Network in Windows XP Your wireless network card requires proper software and drivers in order to connect to one another. The User's Guide is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions ...
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7 SECTION 7 Solving Problems Finding Solutions Accessing Help Error Messages Video and Display Problems Scanner Problems Drive Problems PC Card Problems General Program Problems Resolving Other Technical Problems If Your Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP
7 SECTION 7 Solving Problems Finding Solutions Accessing Help Error Messages Video and Display Problems Scanner Problems Drive Problems PC Card Problems General Program Problems Resolving Other Technical Problems If Your Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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... your operating system. • You reinstall your Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. Many drivers such as the keyboard driver come with the previously installed version. If you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to update the driver, if necessary. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the device...
... your operating system. • You reinstall your Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. Many drivers such as the keyboard driver come with the previously installed version. If you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to update the driver, if necessary. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the device...
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Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP 1 After extracting the driver files to your hardware to begin installing the driver or utility. The CD automatically scans your hard drive as described in the following subsections, or click Extract, follow the screen ...list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse, and browse to the location to which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from the System Model, Operating System, and Topic drop-down menus. For installation instructions, either see the appropriate...
Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP 1 After extracting the driver files to your hardware to begin installing the driver or utility. The CD automatically scans your hard drive as described in the following subsections, or click Extract, follow the screen ...list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse, and browse to the location to which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from the System Model, Operating System, and Topic drop-down menus. For installation instructions, either see the appropriate...
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...beside the conflicting device or a red X if the device has been disabled. 5 Double-click any conflict to resolve a hardware conflict on a computer running Windows XP: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click System. 3 Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager. 4 ...or is detected but incorrectly configured. To check for conflicts on my computer, and click Next. 92 So l vi n g Pro b l em s www.dell.com | support.dell.com 9 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your computer.
...beside the conflicting device or a red X if the device has been disabled. 5 Double-click any conflict to resolve a hardware conflict on a computer running Windows XP: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click System. 3 Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager. 4 ...or is detected but incorrectly configured. To check for conflicts on my computer, and click Next. 92 So l vi n g Pro b l em s www.dell.com | support.dell.com 9 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your computer.
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Using System Restore The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to...an earlier time is selected and click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you install a device driver, use System Restore. System Restore does not monitor your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data...→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Ensure that restore point is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see page 80. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that is automatically selected. NOTICE: ...
Using System Restore The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to...an earlier time is selected and click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you install a device driver, use System Restore. System Restore does not monitor your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data...→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Ensure that restore point is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see page 80. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that is automatically selected. NOTICE: ...
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... to boot from CD message appears on your computer before you reinstall Windows XP. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see page 40) and restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect programs...
... to boot from CD message appears on your computer before you reinstall Windows XP. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see page 40) and restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect programs...
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If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional, you may be prompted to provide further network information regarding your network configuration, such as the domain name or workgroup name. screen ...the documentation that came with the software for instructions. 3 Reinstall your virus protection software. Windows XP installs the operating system components, configures the computer, and then restarts the computer. Reinstalling Drivers and Software 1 Reinstall the appropriate drivers (see page 89). 2 Reinstall your other software programs. See the documentation that came with the...
If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional, you may be prompted to provide further network information regarding your network configuration, such as the domain name or workgroup name. screen ...the documentation that came with the software for instructions. 3 Reinstall your virus protection software. Windows XP installs the operating system components, configures the computer, and then restarts the computer. Reinstalling Drivers and Software 1 Reinstall the appropriate drivers (see page 89). 2 Reinstall your other software programs. See the documentation that came with the...
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... management adjusting settings, 32 QuickSet, 32 printer cable, 38 connecting, 37 setting up, 37 USB, 38 programs crashes, 86 not responding, 86 Q QuickSet, 32 R reinstalling drivers, 89 Windows XP, 95 S safety instructions, 11 scanner fixing problems, 83 security cable slot description, 25 system view, 25 160 Index
... management adjusting settings, 32 QuickSet, 32 printer cable, 38 connecting, 37 setting up, 37 USB, 38 programs crashes, 86 not responding, 86 Q QuickSet, 32 R reinstalling drivers, 89 Windows XP, 95 S safety instructions, 11 scanner fixing problems, 83 security cable slot description, 25 system view, 25 160 Index
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...Hardware Troubleshooter, 92 network problems, 67 PC Card problems, 85 power problems, 45 program crash, 86 program stopped responding, 86 reinstalling Windows XP, 95 scanner problems, 83 System Restore, 93 unexpected characters, 53 wet computer, 87 turning off your computer, 40 V video connector ...description, 27 system view, 27 W warranty, 147 wet computer, 87 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 89 Hardware Troubleshooter, 92 help, 80 printer, 39 reinstalling, 95 System Restore, 93 wireless turning activity on and off, 32 ...
...Hardware Troubleshooter, 92 network problems, 67 PC Card problems, 85 power problems, 45 program crash, 86 program stopped responding, 86 reinstalling Windows XP, 95 scanner problems, 83 System Restore, 93 unexpected characters, 53 wet computer, 87 turning off your computer, 40 V video connector ...description, 27 system view, 27 W warranty, 147 wet computer, 87 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 89 Hardware Troubleshooter, 92 help, 80 printer, 39 reinstalling, 95 System Restore, 93 wireless turning activity on and off, 32 ...
Inspiron 5100 and 5150 Owner's Manual
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... Resolving Other Technical Problems 86 If Your Computer Gets Wet 87 If You Drop or Damage Your Computer 88 Drivers 88 What Is a Driver 88 Identifying Drivers 89 Reinstalling Drivers 89 Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP 91 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 92 Using System Restore 92 Creating a Restore Point 93 Restoring the Computer to...
... Resolving Other Technical Problems 86 If Your Computer Gets Wet 87 If You Drop or Damage Your Computer 88 Drivers 88 What Is a Driver 88 Identifying Drivers 89 Reinstalling Drivers 89 Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP 91 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 92 Using System Restore 92 Creating a Restore Point 93 Restoring the Computer to...
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...settings are unique to Bluetooth™ or cellular products. Verify that your network and cannot be provided by Dell. These settings are correct and that the network adapter driver is loaded and the adapter is functioning. Setting Up a Home and Office Network 67 Ensure that the network... cable connector is not green, try replacing the network cable. Be sure to get the name of your wireless network along with Windows XP. 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations, and return to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with any special security settings from ...
...settings are unique to Bluetooth™ or cellular products. Verify that your network and cannot be provided by Dell. These settings are correct and that the network adapter driver is loaded and the adapter is functioning. Setting Up a Home and Office Network 67 Ensure that the network... cable connector is not green, try replacing the network cable. Be sure to get the name of your wireless network along with Windows XP. 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations, and return to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with any special security settings from ...
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... (that broadcast to one another. Connecting to a Network in Windows XP Your wireless network card requires proper software and drivers in the left-hand pane, click Change settings of network to a network. This software is located on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 1 Click the Start button, Control Panel, and then click...
... (that broadcast to one another. Connecting to a Network in Windows XP Your wireless network card requires proper software and drivers in the left-hand pane, click Change settings of network to a network. This software is located on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 1 Click the Start button, Control Panel, and then click...
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7 SECTION 7 Solving Problems Finding Solutions Accessing Help Error Messages Video and Display Problems Scanner Problems Drive Problems PC Card Problems General Program Problems Resolving Other Technical Problems If Your Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP
7 SECTION 7 Solving Problems Finding Solutions Accessing Help Error Messages Video and Display Problems Scanner Problems Drive Problems PC Card Problems General Program Problems Resolving Other Technical Problems If Your Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP
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... problem and to update the driver, if necessary. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. Many drivers such as the keyboard driver come with a [!]) on your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with any device has an...
... problem and to update the driver, if necessary. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. Many drivers such as the keyboard driver come with a [!]) on your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with any device has an...
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... of the device for the specific drivers and utilities used by your computer. 5 Click the link of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your computer. Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP 1 After extracting the driver files to your hard drive as ...described in the following subsections, or click Extract, follow the screen prompts to detect drivers and utilities used by your computer. A link or...
... of the device for the specific drivers and utilities used by your computer. 5 Click the link of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your computer. Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP 1 After extracting the driver files to your hard drive as ...described in the following subsections, or click Extract, follow the screen prompts to detect drivers and utilities used by your computer. A link or...
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... Next. 3 Click Next. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see page 89) to replace the device driver with a newly installed driver, use System Restore (see if System ...Restore is enabled: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that Turn off System Restore is automatically disabled. www.dell...
... Next. 3 Click Next. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see page 89) to replace the device driver with a newly installed driver, use System Restore (see if System ...Restore is enabled: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that Turn off System Restore is automatically disabled. www.dell...
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...can take 1 to 2 hours to reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you reinstall Windows XP. See the documentation that might run after the DELL™ logo appears. to select To set up 2... Read the information in which they are listed. Starting Windows XP Setup 1 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press Windows now. So...
...can take 1 to 2 hours to reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you reinstall Windows XP. See the documentation that might run after the DELL™ logo appears. to select To set up 2... Read the information in which they are listed. Starting Windows XP Setup 1 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press Windows now. So...