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Removing Applications From Your Computer . . . . . 123 Windows Vista 123 Windows XP 123 Ending an Application When it Does not Respond 124 10 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance ...; XP 128 Performance Tuning 129 System Setup Based Performance Tuning . . . . 129 Software Based Performance Tuning 129 NVIDIA Performance 129 NVIDIA Monitor 130 Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 131 Defragmenting Your Hard Drive 132 Detecting and Repairing Disk Errors 133 Scanning for Viruses and Spyware 133 10 Contents
Removing Applications From Your Computer . . . . . 123 Windows Vista 123 Windows XP 123 Ending an Application When it Does not Respond 124 10 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance ...; XP 128 Performance Tuning 129 System Setup Based Performance Tuning . . . . 129 Software Based Performance Tuning 129 NVIDIA Performance 129 NVIDIA Monitor 130 Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 131 Defragmenting Your Hard Drive 132 Detecting and Repairing Disk Errors 133 Scanning for Viruses and Spyware 133 10 Contents
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... (for that device. 6 Click the driver that you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If this is detecting hardware in your computer. HINT: The drivers for additionally installed devices may not be... included on the screen. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to restart the computer. 4 When you want to your hard drive. 2 Click Start and right-click Computer. 3 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 4 Double...
... (for that device. 6 Click the driver that you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If this is detecting hardware in your computer. HINT: The drivers for additionally installed devices may not be... included on the screen. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to restart the computer. 4 When you want to your hard drive. 2 Click Start and right-click Computer. 3 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 4 Double...
Dell Technology Guide
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...Console to launch the Intel Storage Utility. NOTE: You can use as the RAID level. NOTE: Select the hard drive that you want to use your source hard drive (it should be the hard drive containing the data or operating system files that you want to keep on the RAID volume. 8 On the Select... hard drive containing the data or operating system files that you want to act as the mirror in the configuration, and click Next. 9 On the Specify Volume Size screen, select the volume size you want , and click Next. NOTICE: In the following step, all data contained on the member drive is removed....
...Console to launch the Intel Storage Utility. NOTE: You can use as the RAID level. NOTE: Select the hard drive that you want to use your source hard drive (it should be the hard drive containing the data or operating system files that you want to keep on the RAID volume. 8 On the Select... hard drive containing the data or operating system files that you want to act as the mirror in the configuration, and click Next. 9 On the Specify Volume Size screen, select the volume size you want , and click Next. NOTICE: In the following step, all data contained on the member drive is removed....
Dell Technology Guide
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...choosing options outside the capabilities of the components. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 129 Performance - monitors your hard drive by removing unused applications, see nvidia.com/object/nvidia_esa.html. Software Based Performance Tuning NVIDIA Enthusiast System Architecture (ESA) is a ...manually tuned. Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings available under the Advanced page of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for real-time monitoring and control of the ...
...choosing options outside the capabilities of the components. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 129 Performance - monitors your hard drive by removing unused applications, see nvidia.com/object/nvidia_esa.html. Software Based Performance Tuning NVIDIA Enthusiast System Architecture (ESA) is a ...manually tuned. Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings available under the Advanced page of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for real-time monitoring and control of the ...
Dell Technology Guide
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OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. The computer may take a short time to enter hibernate: • ... level becomes critically low. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may also use one of the following methods to exit hibernate. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 When the computer exits hibernate, it returns to...
OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. The computer may take a short time to enter hibernate: • ... level becomes critically low. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may also use one of the following methods to exit hibernate. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 When the computer exits hibernate, it returns to...
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... • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to the operating state it to return your computer are completely reversible. Both permanently delete all data on the hard drive and remove any programs installed...to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. However, using the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the hard drive. Restoring Your Operating System 265 Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was in when you purchased the computer. Using ...
... • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to the operating state it to return your computer are completely reversible. Both permanently delete all data on the hard drive and remove any programs installed...to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. However, using the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the hard drive. Restoring Your Operating System 265 Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was in when you purchased the computer. Using ...
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... data before using these options. Ensure that Turn off System Restore is automatically disabled. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of...
... data before using these options. Ensure that Turn off System Restore is automatically disabled. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of...
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...interference - ESD can damage integrated circuits found in some computers) where you to the PCMCIA standard. A removable I/O card adhering to use a second monitor as an extension of your Dell™ computer. extended PC Card - FBD - Examples include video, modem, and sound cards. Modems...freezing point and 212° is the boiling point of ExpressCards. agency responsible for hard drives and CD drives. EPP - electrostatic discharge - Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for assistance. FCC - Similar to EPP, ECP uses direct memory access to as...
...interference - ESD can damage integrated circuits found in some computers) where you to the PCMCIA standard. A removable I/O card adhering to use a second monitor as an extension of your Dell™ computer. extended PC Card - FBD - Examples include video, modem, and sound cards. Modems...freezing point and 212° is the boiling point of ExpressCards. agency responsible for hard drives and CD drives. EPP - electrostatic discharge - Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for assistance. FCC - Similar to EPP, ECP uses direct memory access to as...
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...data path between two devices through the processor as the number of pixels across by the 348 pixel - Plug-and-Play - NVRAM - A removable I/O card adhering to one billionth of pixels up and down. PCI - peripheral component interconnect - A modification to the PCI interface that uses optical... is expressed as part of the computer to create an image. PC Card - Example of PC Cards. A physical storage area on a hard drive that equals one or more logical storage areas known as 800 x 600, is assigned to the PCMCIA standard. PIO - A video resolution, such...
...data path between two devices through the processor as the number of pixels across by the 348 pixel - Plug-and-Play - NVRAM - A removable I/O card adhering to one billionth of pixels up and down. PCI - peripheral component interconnect - A modification to the PCI interface that uses optical... is expressed as part of the computer to create an image. PC Card - Example of PC Cards. A physical storage area on a hard drive that equals one or more logical storage areas known as 800 x 600, is assigned to the PCMCIA standard. PIO - A video resolution, such...
Setup Guide
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INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. This procedure permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any external storage device for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your operating system problem. 49 Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if...
INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. This procedure permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any external storage device for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your operating system problem. 49 Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if...
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...: Before you received your operating system problem. In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . 3. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1. If possible, back up the data before using...
...: Before you received your operating system problem. In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . 3. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1. If possible, back up the data before using...
Setup Guide
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...any and all items being returned (power cables, software, guides, and so on page 61. Remove any of the preceding requirements will be refused at Dell's receiving dock and returned to Dell. lost removable media that are responsible for the return. 3. 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 back up any data on the hard drive(s) and on any product returned, and you assume the risk of loss during...
...any and all items being returned (power cables, software, guides, and so on page 61. Remove any of the preceding requirements will be refused at Dell's receiving dock and returned to Dell. lost removable media that are responsible for the return. 3. 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 back up any data on the hard drive(s) and on any product returned, and you assume the risk of loss during...