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... data. Working with RAID A redundant array of all data. NOTE: RAID requires multiple hard drives. For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. There are an administrator on the RAID configuration. • RAID level 0 is recommended for higher performance (faster throughput). • RAID... 83 If you are four basic RAID levels discussed in the loss of independent disks (RAID) is recommended for and attempt recovery of bad sectors, and then click Start. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Your computer may appear. Perform regular backups to protect your administrator...
... data. Working with RAID A redundant array of all data. NOTE: RAID requires multiple hard drives. For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. There are an administrator on the RAID configuration. • RAID level 0 is recommended for higher performance (faster throughput). • RAID... 83 If you are four basic RAID levels discussed in the loss of independent disks (RAID) is recommended for and attempt recovery of bad sectors, and then click Start. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Your computer may appear. Perform regular backups to protect your administrator...
Dell Technology Guide
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...layout and click Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on the computer. The restore process begins and may need to reboot the system. 268 Restoring Your Operating System These options restore your hard drive to complete. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on as a local...when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to factory condition. 8 Click Finish to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to the factory condition, and then click Next. NOTICE: If you do ...
...layout and click Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on the computer. The restore process begins and may need to reboot the system. 268 Restoring Your Operating System These options restore your hard drive to complete. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on as a local...when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to factory condition. 8 Click Finish to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to the factory condition, and then click Next. NOTICE: If you do ...
Dell Technology Guide
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... with your computer. • About Your System - Click to access online backup and recovery service offered by Dell for your computer. • Assistance From Dell - Click to view alerts from the NOTE: If the Dell Support Center is customized for contacting Dell. • Feedback - Click to access drivers and downloads for your feedback for your...
... with your computer. • About Your System - Click to access online backup and recovery service offered by Dell for your computer. • Assistance From Dell - Click to view alerts from the NOTE: If the Dell Support Center is customized for contacting Dell. • Feedback - Click to access drivers and downloads for your feedback for your...
Dell Technology Guide
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... (the jack has either a green label or a connector-shaped icon next to it to a telephone, then listen for and attempt recovery of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer has a modem, connect the modem to continue the ...line is connected to remove the checkmark, as needed. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. The User Account Control window may appear. See the documentation shipped came with your computer. otherwise, contact your e-mail...
... (the jack has either a green label or a connector-shaped icon next to it to a telephone, then listen for and attempt recovery of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer has a modem, connect the modem to continue the ...line is connected to remove the checkmark, as needed. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. The User Account Control window may appear. See the documentation shipped came with your computer. otherwise, contact your e-mail...
Setup Guide
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... the Power Cables to Your Display and Computer 9 Windows Vista® Setup 10 Connect to the Internet (Optional 11 Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop 14 Front View Features 14 Back View Features 16 Software Features 18 Solving Problems 21 Network Problems 21 Power Problems 23... Problems 24 Lockups and Software Problems 25 Using Support Tools 28 Dell Support Center 28 Beep Codes 29 System Messages 30 Hardware Troubleshooter 32 Dell Diagnostics 32 System Recovery Options 35 System Restore 36 Dell Factory Image Restore 37 Operating System Reinstallation 38 Getting Help 40 ...
... the Power Cables to Your Display and Computer 9 Windows Vista® Setup 10 Connect to the Internet (Optional 11 Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop 14 Front View Features 14 Back View Features 16 Software Features 18 Solving Problems 21 Network Problems 21 Power Problems 23... Problems 24 Lockups and Software Problems 25 Using Support Tools 28 Dell Support Center 28 Beep Codes 29 System Messages 30 Hardware Troubleshooter 32 Dell Diagnostics 32 System Recovery Options 35 System Restore 36 Dell Factory Image Restore 37 Operating System Reinstallation 38 Getting Help 40 ...
Setup Guide
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... Express Service Code. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system-specific information you need. Click the icon in the taskbar to your computer) • Assistance from Dell (Technical Support with ..., Backup/ Recovery, and Windows Vista®) • Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to run the application. For more information about the Dell Support Center, see the Dell Technology Guide on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. For more information about Dell Support Center and...
... Express Service Code. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system-specific information you need. Click the icon in the taskbar to your computer) • Assistance from Dell (Technical Support with ..., Backup/ Recovery, and Windows Vista®) • Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to run the application. For more information about the Dell Support Center, see the Dell Technology Guide on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. For more information about Dell Support Center and...
Setup Guide
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...all data on the hard drive and removes any programs installed after you can restore your operating system in when you purchased the computer. INSPIRON System Recovery Options You can use it was in the following ways: • System Restore returns your computer to restore your operating system problem...., you received the computer. 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 operating state without affecting data files.
...all data on the hard drive and removes any programs installed after you can restore your operating system in when you purchased the computer. INSPIRON System Recovery Options You can use it was in the following ways: • System Restore returns your computer to restore your operating system problem...., you received the computer. 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 operating state without affecting data files.
Setup Guide
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...files or recover them. NOTE: The User Account Control window may not apply if you are completely reversible. If you set your Dell™ computer to your computer are an administrator on the screen. Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. 36 otherwise, ...type System Restore and press . 3. Click Next and follow the remaining prompts on the computer, click Continue; Starting System Restore 1. System Recovery Options System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you undo the last system restore, save and close all ...
...files or recover them. NOTE: The User Account Control window may not apply if you are completely reversible. If you set your Dell™ computer to your computer are an administrator on the screen. Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. 36 otherwise, ...type System Restore and press . 3. Click Next and follow the remaining prompts on the computer, click Continue; Starting System Restore 1. System Recovery Options System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you undo the last system restore, save and close all ...
Setup Guide
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... any programs or drivers installed after you purchased System Recovery Options the computer. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. Select Repair Your Computer. 3. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not ...state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 37 To access the recovery options, log on certain computers. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as a local user. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. If possible, back up the data before using Factory Image Restore....
... any programs or drivers installed after you purchased System Recovery Options the computer. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. Select Repair Your Computer. 3. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not ...state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 37 To access the recovery options, log on certain computers. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as a local user. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. If possible, back up the data before using Factory Image Restore....
Setup Guide
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... applications have been restored to reboot the system. Click Next. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. To reinstall Windows, you want to proceed with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. The... the state it was in before you may take five or more minutes to confirm that you need to return your primary hard drive. System Recovery Options 6. Click the checkbox to complete.
... applications have been restored to reboot the system. Click Next. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. To reinstall Windows, you want to proceed with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. The... the state it was in before you may take five or more minutes to confirm that you need to return your primary hard drive. System Recovery Options 6. Click the checkbox to complete.
Setup Guide
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... operating system, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; System Recovery Options 4. then, shut down your computer. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc to wait until you must also reinstall the device ...drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1. Insert the Operating System disc. 3. NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities disc contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. Depending on the screen to Boot from which you...
... operating system, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; System Recovery Options 4. then, shut down your computer. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc to wait until you must also reinstall the device ...drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1. Insert the Operating System disc. 3. NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities disc contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. Depending on the screen to Boot from which you...