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... some time to reinstall the operating system. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 9 To set up an Internet connection.
... some time to reinstall the operating system. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 9 To set up an Internet connection.
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NOTE: Your computer does not have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for the procedures that you create a system recovery media as soon as you purchased the... to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). You will require the following to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have an internal optical drive. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: ...
NOTE: Your computer does not have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for the procedures that you create a system recovery media as soon as you purchased the... to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). You will require the following to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have an internal optical drive. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: ...
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... run the Program Compatibility Wizard: 1. Solving Problems If a program is designed for previous versions of Microsoft Windows operating system environments. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for an earlier Microsoft®...Use a virus-scanning program to an earlier version of Windows. 2. Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. See the software documentation for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the...
... run the Program Compatibility Wizard: 1. Solving Problems If a program is designed for previous versions of Microsoft Windows operating system environments. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for an earlier Microsoft®...Use a virus-scanning program to an earlier version of Windows. 2. Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. See the software documentation for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the...
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... your hard drive and to go to the Choose An Option window. 4. Do you want to start running tests. c. b. Press any key to go to the Choose An Option window. d. If PSA is invoked: a. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on page 67). 50 Select the test you want to... continue? (Recommended)." Write down your screen. The PSA will start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. If you are ...
... your hard drive and to go to the Choose An Option window. 4. Do you want to start running tests. c. b. Press any key to go to the Choose An Option window. d. If PSA is invoked: a. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on page 67). 50 Select the test you want to... continue? (Recommended)." Write down your screen. The PSA will start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. If you are ...
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.... Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for your computer and try again. 51 NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. When the DELL logo appears, ... screen to return to the Choose An Option window. 7. Shut down your computer is displayed at the top of each test screen. then, shut down and restart the computer. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your...
.... Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for your computer and try again. 51 NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. When the DELL logo appears, ... screen to return to the Choose An Option window. 7. Shut down your computer is displayed at the top of each test screen. then, shut down and restart the computer. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your...
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... Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears and press . 5. Select the test you identify your computer. 7. The Service Tag helps you want to the Choose An Option window. 10. Select the Boot from... to start -up, the computer boots according to proceed. 6. If you contact Dell. 9. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer is displayed at the top of the problem will appear on ...and press to the devices specified in the system setup program. 3. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 52
... Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears and press . 5. Select the test you identify your computer. 7. The Service Tag helps you want to the Choose An Option window. 10. Select the Boot from... to start -up, the computer boots according to proceed. 6. If you contact Dell. 9. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer is displayed at the top of the problem will appear on ...and press to the devices specified in the system setup program. 3. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 52
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... to the computer and remove any programs or drivers installed after you need to install on page 58) to preserve the data files on your hard drive to access the Advanced Boot Options window. 55 Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup permanently removes any newly added...
... to the computer and remove any programs or drivers installed after you need to install on page 58) to preserve the data files on your hard drive to access the Advanced Boot Options window. 55 Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup permanently removes any newly added...
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... any programs or drivers installed after you purchased the computer. If possible, back up the data before using this option. then, shut down your hard drive to wait until you received your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE...permanently deleted from the hard drive. Select Repair Your Computer. Turn on page 55) to access the Advanced Boot Options window. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you received your operating system. This option restores your computer and try again....
... any programs or drivers installed after you purchased the computer. If possible, back up the data before using this option. then, shut down your hard drive to wait until you received your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE...permanently deleted from the hard drive. Select Repair Your Computer. Turn on page 55) to access the Advanced Boot Options window. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you received your operating system. This option restores your computer and try again....