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... 72 What Is a Driver 72 Identifying Drivers 72 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 73 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 75 Restoring Your Operating System 75 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 76 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 77 Using the Operating System CD 79 11 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 81 Recommended...
... 72 What Is a Driver 72 Identifying Drivers 72 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 73 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 75 Restoring Your Operating System 75 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 76 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 77 Using the Operating System CD 79 11 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 81 Recommended...
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... a memory module may require recharging. WA R N I N G : BATTERY I B L E . If the problem persists, see "Hard Drive" on the screen. 5 See the program documentation for installation instructions. See "Dell Diagnostics." Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to restore the data by entering the system setup program. Then immediately exit the program. TI M E - O F - P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I S N O T R E A D Y - See...
... a memory module may require recharging. WA R N I N G : BATTERY I B L E . If the problem persists, see "Hard Drive" on the screen. 5 See the program documentation for installation instructions. See "Dell Diagnostics." Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to restore the data by entering the system setup program. Then immediately exit the program. TI M E - O F - P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I S N O T R E A D Y - See...
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If an exclamation point is next to the device name, you install or update a driver, use System Restore to return your computer after you may need to see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with the previously installed version. 1 ...Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer to replace the driver with a [!]) on the device icon. If you...
If an exclamation point is next to the device name, you install or update a driver, use System Restore to return your computer after you may need to see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with the previously installed version. 1 ...Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer to replace the driver with a [!]) on the device icon. If you...
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... may not ship with your computer. 5 After the CD completes the hardware scan, you to install setup files. If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the System Model, Operating System, and Topic drop-down menu in system setup before continuing...
... may not ship with your computer. 5 After the CD completes the hardware scan, you to install setup files. If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the System Model, Operating System, and Topic drop-down menu in system setup before continuing...
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However, using the Operating System CD also deletes all data on the hard drive. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your operating system. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after you...
However, using the Operating System CD also deletes all data on the hard drive. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your operating system. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after you...
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... information on the screen. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that you prefer. 5 Click Next. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after System... Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click...
... information on the screen. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that you prefer. 5 Click Next. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after System... Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click...
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...to proceed with less than 200 MB of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTICE: Using PC Restore permanently deletes all data on all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any...Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. The restore process takes approximately 6-10 minutes to restore your operating system problem. To use PC Restore: 1 Turn on . Solving Problems 77 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to ...
...to proceed with less than 200 MB of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTICE: Using PC Restore permanently deletes all data on all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any...Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. The restore process takes approximately 6-10 minutes to restore your operating system problem. To use PC Restore: 1 Turn on . Solving Problems 77 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to ...
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...not manually shut down the computer. The computer restarts. If you remove PC Restore from your computer. Removing Dell PC Restore NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from the hard drive, you cannot ever recall it, and you will...computer completely reboot. 6 When prompted, click Yes. The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts. 8 After the computer restarts, click OK. After you have removed Dell PC Restore, you do not remove PC Restore from your computer's hard drive, a message appears stating that you...
...not manually shut down the computer. The computer restarts. If you remove PC Restore from your computer. Removing Dell PC Restore NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from the hard drive, you cannot ever recall it, and you will...computer completely reboot. 6 When prompted, click Yes. The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts. 8 After the computer restarts, click OK. After you have removed Dell PC Restore, you do not remove PC Restore from your computer's hard drive, a message appears stating that you...
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... Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your system. Reinstalling Windows XP To reinstall Windows XP, perform all the steps in the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities... XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. Using the Operating System CD Before You Begin If you are listed. See "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore." NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with the software for reinstalling Windows XP. The...
... Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your system. Reinstalling Windows XP To reinstall Windows XP, perform all the steps in the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities... XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. Using the Operating System CD Before You Begin If you are listed. See "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore." NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with the software for reinstalling Windows XP. The...
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... is not in the computer, store it from the computer. 5 Remove the new drive from its packaging. Save the original packaging for your computer. See "Restoring Your Operating System." 9 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer. NOTICE: When the hard drive is fully seated. 7 Replace the cover and tighten the...
... is not in the computer, store it from the computer. 5 Remove the new drive from its packaging. Save the original packaging for your computer. See "Restoring Your Operating System." 9 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer. NOTICE: When the hard drive is fully seated. 7 Replace the cover and tighten the...
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... system. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you reboot the computer, the previous boot order is restored. 104 Appendix The computer boots to boot and press . The Boot Order page displays a general list of system setup. To control the boot... devices, select (highlight) a device by a number; The next time you see "Performing a One-Time Boot." When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Changing the Boot Sequence The boot sequence, or boot order, tells the computer where to look to find the software needed...
... system. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you reboot the computer, the previous boot order is restored. 104 Appendix The computer boots to boot and press . The Boot Order page displays a general list of system setup. To control the boot... devices, select (highlight) a device by a number; The next time you see "Performing a One-Time Boot." When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Changing the Boot Sequence The boot sequence, or boot order, tells the computer where to look to find the software needed...
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... and conditions of the computer and all associated cabling are covered by Dell not under the Dell brand (printers, scanners, cameras, games, and so on ). However, Dell also extends a parts replacement program to this copyright protection technology must be available for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the original...
... and conditions of the computer and all associated cabling are covered by Dell not under the Dell brand (printers, scanners, cameras, games, and so on ). However, Dell also extends a parts replacement program to this copyright protection technology must be available for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the original...
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...ExpressCards support both the PCI Express and USB 2.0 standard. Express Service Code - Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for enforcing communications-related regulations that state how much radiation computers and other electronic equipment can be available in Microsoft Word...hard drive is often rounded to hard drive storage, the term is automatically restored. 130 Glossary FSB - FTP - A standard Internet protocol used to refer to 1,000,000,000 bytes. G G - A measurement of your Dell™ computer. GB - gigabyte - A measurement of menus, windows,...
...ExpressCards support both the PCI Express and USB 2.0 standard. Express Service Code - Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for enforcing communications-related regulations that state how much radiation computers and other electronic equipment can be available in Microsoft Word...hard drive is often rounded to hard drive storage, the term is automatically restored. 130 Glossary FSB - FTP - A standard Internet protocol used to refer to 1,000,000,000 bytes. G G - A measurement of your Dell™ computer. GB - gigabyte - A measurement of menus, windows,...
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...drive problems, 58 CD-RW drive problems, 58 CDs, 43 playing, 41 Check Disk, 59 cleaning touch pad, 107 computer crashes, 65 restore to previous state, 75-76 slow performance, 60, 66 specifications, 97 stops responding, 65 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 75 Control Panel power...how to, 43 copying DVDs general information, 43 helpful tips, 45 how to, 43 D Dell contacting, 110 support site, 10 Dell Diagnostics, 55 Dell Premier Support website, 9 device status lights, 13 diagnostics Dell, 55 display adjusting brightness, 25 adjusting the size of icons, 53 adjusting the size of ...
...drive problems, 58 CD-RW drive problems, 58 CDs, 43 playing, 41 Check Disk, 59 cleaning touch pad, 107 computer crashes, 65 restore to previous state, 75-76 slow performance, 60, 66 specifications, 97 stops responding, 65 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 75 Control Panel power...how to, 43 copying DVDs general information, 43 helpful tips, 45 how to, 43 D Dell contacting, 110 support site, 10 Dell Diagnostics, 55 Dell Premier Support website, 9 device status lights, 13 diagnostics Dell, 55 display adjusting brightness, 25 adjusting the size of icons, 53 adjusting the size of ...
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..., 15 Network Setup Wizard, 49 O operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 76 optical drive description, 16 optical-drive-tray eject button description, 16 P PC Restore, 77 playing CDs, 41 playing DVDs, 41 power hibernate mode, 33 line conditioners, 24 power options properties, 36 power (continued) problems, 67 protection ...screen, 65 CD drive, 58 CD-RW drive, 58 computer crashes, 65 computer does not start up, 65 computer stops responding, 65 conflicts, 75 Dell Diagnostics, 55 drives, 58 DVD drive, 58 error messages, 60 hard drive, 59 keyboard, 64 lockups, 65 network, 67 power, 67 power light...
..., 15 Network Setup Wizard, 49 O operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 76 optical drive description, 16 optical-drive-tray eject button description, 16 P PC Restore, 77 playing CDs, 41 playing DVDs, 41 power hibernate mode, 33 line conditioners, 24 power options properties, 36 power (continued) problems, 67 protection ...screen, 65 CD drive, 58 CD-RW drive, 58 computer crashes, 65 computer does not start up, 65 computer stops responding, 65 conflicts, 75 Dell Diagnostics, 55 drives, 58 DVD drive, 58 error messages, 60 hard drive, 59 keyboard, 64 lockups, 65 network, 67 power, 67 power light...
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...about, 33, 37 password options, 37 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 56 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 55 stolen computer, 106 support contacting Dell, 110 support website, 10 System Restore, 75-76 system setup program commonly used options,... computer by air, 106 identification tag, 105 packing, 105 tips, 105 troubleshooting conflicts, 75 Dell Diagnostics, 55 external keyboard problems, 64 Hardware Troubleshooter, 75 Help and Support Center, 10 restore to previous state, 75-76 U uninterruptible power supply. See UPS UPS, 24 USB connectors ...
...about, 33, 37 password options, 37 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 56 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 55 stolen computer, 106 support contacting Dell, 110 support website, 10 System Restore, 75-76 system setup program commonly used options,... computer by air, 106 identification tag, 105 packing, 105 tips, 105 troubleshooting conflicts, 75 Dell Diagnostics, 55 external keyboard problems, 64 Hardware Troubleshooter, 75 Help and Support Center, 10 restore to previous state, 75-76 U uninterruptible power supply. See UPS UPS, 24 USB connectors ...