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...8594; System→ Device Manager (listed under Tasks). Exporting System Information as a Text File 1 Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. 2 On the File menu, click Export. 3 In File name, type the filename. 4 Select the...file type from the Save as type drop-down menu. 5 Click Save. Device Specifications 1 Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. 2 Double click Components to expand the Components category. 3 Click the device category to expand the ...
...8594; System→ Device Manager (listed under Tasks). Exporting System Information as a Text File 1 Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. 2 On the File menu, click Export. 3 In File name, type the filename. 4 Select the...file type from the Save as type drop-down menu. 5 Click Save. Device Specifications 1 Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. 2 Double click Components to expand the Components category. 3 Click the device category to expand the ...
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... Start → Computer. To determine how much space is displayed. A list of hard drive space used by Shadow Storage: 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Accessories. 2 Right-click Command Prompt.
... Start → Computer. To determine how much space is displayed. A list of hard drive space used by Shadow Storage: 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Accessories. 2 Right-click Command Prompt.
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... using SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) or DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), instead of space used by Shadow Storage 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Accessories. 2 Right-click Command Prompt. 3 Click Run as administrator. 4 If a window appears asking permission to continue, click Continue. 5 Type the following : vssadmin resize shadowstorage /On=C: /Maxsize...
... using SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) or DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), instead of space used by Shadow Storage 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Accessories. 2 Right-click Command Prompt. 3 Click Run as administrator. 4 If a window appears asking permission to continue, click Continue. 5 Type the following : vssadmin resize shadowstorage /On=C: /Maxsize...
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... follow the instructions on the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. If Windows Easy Transfer is not listed in Windows XP: 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools. 2 Select Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 3 Follow the instructions on the wizard. Files and Folders 117 Backing up Files You can back...
... follow the instructions on the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. If Windows Easy Transfer is not listed in Windows XP: 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools. 2 Select Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 3 Follow the instructions on the wizard. Files and Folders 117 Backing up Files You can back...
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... start the backup operation. If you want to start the backup process. 118 Files and Folders Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode in the Backup or Restore Wizard. 3 On the Backup tab→ Job→ New. 4 Specify the files and...
... start the backup operation. If you want to start the backup process. 118 Files and Folders Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode in the Backup or Restore Wizard. 3 On the Backup tab→ Job→ New. 4 Specify the files and...
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Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode. 3 On the Restore and Manage Media tab, select the files and folders you want to restore. 4 Select the ...
Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode. 3 On the Restore and Manage Media tab, select the files and folders you want to restore. 4 Select the ...
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... performance thresholds. • Configure and log user defined events. • Customize application key strokes. Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Cleanup. 2 Disk Cleanup calculates how much space on your drive will be free if you run the cleanup. 3 Click OK...
... performance thresholds. • Configure and log user defined events. • Customize application key strokes. Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Cleanup. 2 Disk Cleanup calculates how much space on your drive will be free if you run the cleanup. 3 Click OK...
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... Performance and Ensure Security) You should perform this procedure regularly, the defragmenting process should take only 5 to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. Defragmenting Your Hard Drive You can improve the performance of your computer by defragmenting your files to open it...
... Performance and Ensure Security) You should perform this procedure regularly, the defragmenting process should take only 5 to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. Defragmenting Your Hard Drive You can improve the performance of your computer by defragmenting your files to open it...
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... any open programs. Do not alter, open , or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. otherwise, contact your Dell™ computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open , ...: The User Account Control window may undo the last system restore. Windows® XP 1 Click Start System Restore. → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ 2 Click either Restore my computer to continue the desired action. 3 Click Next and follow the remaining on-screen prompts....
... any open programs. Do not alter, open , or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. otherwise, contact your Dell™ computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open , ...: The User Account Control window may undo the last system restore. Windows® XP 1 Click Start System Restore. → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ 2 Click either Restore my computer to continue the desired action. 3 Click Next and follow the remaining on-screen prompts....
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Windows XP 1 Click Start System Restore. → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System...the System Protection for the hard disk is unchecked. Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on certain computers. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) only as the last method ...
Windows XP 1 Click Start System Restore. → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System...the System Protection for the hard disk is unchecked. Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on certain computers. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) only as the last method ...
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...the procedures in an environment similar to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start Wizard→ Next. → All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility 2 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to get a response... any open programs you are not using to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. See "Contacting Dell" on your computer. • Ensure that your mouse, press and hold the power button for information. • Ensure that resolves ...
...the procedures in an environment similar to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start Wizard→ Next. → All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility 2 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to get a response... any open programs you are not using to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. See "Contacting Dell" on your computer. • Ensure that your mouse, press and hold the power button for information. • Ensure that resolves ...
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...Click Save this Agreement. System Setup 311 Viewing the BIOS Settings 1 Open System Information by clicking the Start button and selecting All Programs. 2 Click Accessories→ System Tools → System Information. 3 Locate the BIOS Version/Date item in the BIOS, such as date and time or system password.... "Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program" on the computer, do not change the settings for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to your desktop. The Save In window appears. 6 Click the down arrow to configure user-...
...Click Save this Agreement. System Setup 311 Viewing the BIOS Settings 1 Open System Information by clicking the Start button and selecting All Programs. 2 Click Accessories→ System Tools → System Information. 3 Locate the BIOS Version/Date item in the BIOS, such as date and time or system password.... "Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program" on the computer, do not change the settings for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to your desktop. The Save In window appears. 6 Click the down arrow to configure user-...
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... and features. 5 If the preceding steps have an Express Service Code, open the Dell Accessories folder, double-click the Express Service Code icon, and follow the directions. NOTE: Call Dell Support from a telephone at Dell Support (support.dell.com) for a more information, go to support.dell.com and click DellConnect. 332 Getting Help Call your local...
... and features. 5 If the preceding steps have an Express Service Code, open the Dell Accessories folder, double-click the Express Service Code icon, and follow the directions. NOTE: Call Dell Support from a telephone at Dell Support (support.dell.com) for a more information, go to support.dell.com and click DellConnect. 332 Getting Help Call your local...
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...safety instructions shipped with the item(s) being returned (power cables, software, guides, and so on) if the return is available. The code helps Dell's automated-support telephone system direct your call . You are missing any of the preceding requirements will be returned in the original (or equivalent) packing... Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 336), indicating the tests that you have run and any error messages reported by the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). 4 Include any accessories that belong with your computer.
...safety instructions shipped with the item(s) being returned (power cables, software, guides, and so on) if the return is available. The code helps Dell's automated-support telephone system direct your call . You are missing any of the preceding requirements will be returned in the original (or equivalent) packing... Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 336), indicating the tests that you have run and any error messages reported by the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). 4 Include any accessories that belong with your computer.
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INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system-specific information you need. The home page also provides links to access: Self Help (Troubleshooting, ... Service, Training and Tutorials, How-To Help with Dell on Call™, and Online Scan with PC CheckUp) About Your System (System Documentation, Warranty Information, System Information, Upgrades & Accessories) For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. 43 To launch the application, click...
INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system-specific information you need. The home page also provides links to access: Self Help (Troubleshooting, ... Service, Training and Tutorials, How-To Help with Dell on Call™, and Online Scan with PC CheckUp) About Your System (System Documentation, Warranty Information, System Information, Upgrades & Accessories) For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. 43 To launch the application, click...
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...to route the call directly to run Dell Diagnostics. 4. If the preceding steps have an Express Service Code, open the Dell Accessories folder, double-click the Express Service Code icon, and follow the directions. NOTE: Dell's Express Service Code system may not... be available in all countries. See the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on availability. 55 If you can assist you with installation and troubleshooting procedures. INSPIRON...
...to route the call directly to run Dell Diagnostics. 4. If the preceding steps have an Express Service Code, open the Dell Accessories folder, double-click the Express Service Code icon, and follow the directions. NOTE: Dell's Express Service Code system may not... be available in all countries. See the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on availability. 55 If you can assist you with installation and troubleshooting procedures. INSPIRON...
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...shipping expenses. Include a copy of the invoice and a letter describing the reason for the return. 3. NOTE: You are missing any accessories that may be returned in the product. Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Prepare all confidential, proprietary and personal information,... as well as removable media, such as follows: NOTE: Before you return the product to Dell, make sure to Dell. Dell is for credit. 5. Include any of the box. You are not accepted. lost removable media that belong with your ...
...shipping expenses. Include a copy of the invoice and a letter describing the reason for the return. 3. NOTE: You are missing any accessories that may be returned in the product. Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Prepare all confidential, proprietary and personal information,... as well as removable media, such as follows: NOTE: Before you return the product to Dell, make sure to Dell. Dell is for credit. 5. Include any of the box. You are not accepted. lost removable media that belong with your ...