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...262 Calling From a Remote Location 262 19 Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . 265 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . . . 265 Starting System Restore 266 Undoing the Last System Restore 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating...for Laptop Computers 275 System Messages for Desktop Computers. . . . . 275 System Messages for Laptop Computers . . . . . 276 Windows Hardware Troubleshooter 280 Running the Dell Diagnostics 281 Contents 19
...262 Calling From a Remote Location 262 19 Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . 265 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . . . 265 Starting System Restore 266 Undoing the Last System Restore 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating...for Laptop Computers 275 System Messages for Desktop Computers. . . . . 275 System Messages for Laptop Computers . . . . . 276 Windows Hardware Troubleshooter 280 Running the Dell Diagnostics 281 Contents 19
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...changes to your computer are completely reversible. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your computer to... the operating state it to restore your operating system. System Restore does not monitor your data files. ...
...changes to your computer are completely reversible. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your computer to... the operating state it to restore your operating system. System Restore does not monitor your data files. ...
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... the left pane, click System Protection. 3 Click the System Protection tab. 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. Ensure that Turn off System Restore is unchecked under Automatic restore points. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→...
... the left pane, click System Protection. 3 Click the System Protection tab. 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. Ensure that Turn off System Restore is unchecked under Automatic restore points. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→...
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... in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Any programs or files added since you purchased the computer. If possible, back up all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. The restore process begins and may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital...
... in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Any programs or files added since you purchased the computer. If possible, back up all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. The restore process begins and may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital...
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Contents Restoring Your Operating System 50 System Restore 50 Dell Factory Image Restore 52 Operating System Reinstallation 54 Getting Help 56 Technical Support and Customer Service 57 DellConnect 57 Online Services 58 Automated Order-Status Service 59 Product Information 59 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 60 Before You Call 61 Contacting Dell 63 Finding More Information and Resources 64 Basic Specifications 66 Appendix 72 Macrovision Product Notice 72 Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard (only for Mexico 73 Index 74 4
Contents Restoring Your Operating System 50 System Restore 50 Dell Factory Image Restore 52 Operating System Reinstallation 54 Getting Help 56 Technical Support and Customer Service 57 DellConnect 57 Online Services 58 Automated Order-Status Service 59 Product Information 59 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 60 Before You Call 61 Contacting Dell 63 Finding More Information and Resources 64 Basic Specifications 66 Appendix 72 Macrovision Product Notice 72 Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard (only for Mexico 73 Index 74 4
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...settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your hard drive to the operating state it to an earlier ...hard drive. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer are completely reversible. 50 System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to return your computer to restore your operating system. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System...
...settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your hard drive to the operating state it to an earlier ...hard drive. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer are completely reversible. 50 System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to return your computer to restore your operating system. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System...
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.... Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer- NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you received your operating system problem. If possible, back up all data on certain computers. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore WARNING: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. then...
.... Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer- NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you received your operating system problem. If possible, back up all data on certain computers. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore WARNING: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. then...
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NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you may take five or more minutes to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Click Next. The restore process begins and may need to complete. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. ... and restoring the system software to reboot the system. 53 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome ...
NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you may take five or more minutes to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Click Next. The restore process begins and may need to complete. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. ... and restoring the system software to reboot the system. 53 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome ...
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INSPIRON Index A airflow, allowing 5 Appendix Macrovision 72 B backups creating 34 C CDs, playing and creating 32 computer capabilities 32 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 12 conserving energy 33 74 Contacting Dell online 63 customizing your desktop 32 your energy settings 33 D damage, avoiding 5 data, backing up 34 Dell Diagnostics 45 Dell Factory Image Restore 52 Dell support website 65 drivers and downloads 65 DVDs, playing and creating 32 E email addresses for technical support 58
INSPIRON Index A airflow, allowing 5 Appendix Macrovision 72 B backups creating 34 C CDs, playing and creating 32 computer capabilities 32 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 12 conserving energy 33 74 Contacting Dell online 63 customizing your desktop 32 your energy settings 33 D damage, avoiding 5 data, backing up 34 Dell Diagnostics 45 Dell Factory Image Restore 52 Dell support website 65 drivers and downloads 65 DVDs, playing and creating 32 E email addresses for technical support 58
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energy conserving 33 F FTP login, anonymous 58 H help getting assistance and support 56 I Internet connection 12 ISP Internet Service Provider 12 R reinstalling Windows 55 restoring factory image 52 S setup, before you begin 5 support email addresses 58 system reinstall options 50 System Restore 50 T Touch Pad Gestures 24 V ventilation, ensuring 5 W Windows, reinstalling 55 wired network network cable, connecting 7 Index 75
energy conserving 33 F FTP login, anonymous 58 H help getting assistance and support 56 I Internet connection 12 ISP Internet Service Provider 12 R reinstalling Windows 55 restoring factory image 52 S setup, before you begin 5 support email addresses 58 system reinstall options 50 System Restore 50 T Touch Pad Gestures 24 V ventilation, ensuring 5 W Windows, reinstalling 55 wired network network cable, connecting 7 Index 75