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... Backing up Files 117 Windows Vista 117 Windows XP 118 Running Backup When the Settings Have Been Preconfigured 118 Running Backup With Hidden Drives 119 Restoring Files 119 Windows Vista 119 Windows XP 119 9 Managing Applications (Programs) . . . 121 Installing Applications on Your Computer 121 Installing Applications From a CD or DVD With...
... Backing up Files 117 Windows Vista 117 Windows XP 118 Running Backup When the Settings Have Been Preconfigured 118 Running Backup With Hidden Drives 119 Restoring Files 119 Windows Vista 119 Windows XP 119 9 Managing Applications (Programs) . . . 121 Installing Applications on Your Computer 121 Installing Applications From a CD or DVD With...
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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 ... Lights 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 ... Lights 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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... You may not be performed if you click a button on the pointing device. • The pointing device stops working after a few minutes of use. System Restore can be auto-detected by your computer. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more about using...
... You may not be performed if you click a button on the pointing device. • The pointing device stops working after a few minutes of use. System Restore can be auto-detected by your computer. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more about using...
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..." on most laptop computers is integrated into the alphabetic keys.) Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 65 For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265 HINT: If you still have to perform different sets of functions: • Alphanumeric keys for typing letters, numbers...
..." on most laptop computers is integrated into the alphabetic keys.) Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 65 For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265 HINT: If you still have to perform different sets of functions: • Alphanumeric keys for typing letters, numbers...
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... and Opens the Search Results dialog box. and right-arrow key Moves the cursor to the beginning of the next word. Windows logo key and Restores all open items. Cycles through items in the order in a window or on the desktop, or select text within a document. and up-arrow key ...logo key and Opens the Run dialog box. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected to restore minimized windows following the use of text. with any arrow key Selects more than one item in which they were opened. This key combination ...
... and Opens the Search Results dialog box. and right-arrow key Moves the cursor to the beginning of the next word. Windows logo key and Restores all open items. Cycles through items in the order in a window or on the desktop, or select text within a document. and up-arrow key ...logo key and Opens the Run dialog box. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected to restore minimized windows following the use of text. with any arrow key Selects more than one item in which they were opened. This key combination ...
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... Shadow Storage is displayed. The free space on drive C (the hard drive) is space reserved on the hard drive for conducting a System Restore (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on a hard drive for operating system functions, leaving the remaining space for standard operations, click Start → Computer. To determine the...
... Shadow Storage is displayed. The free space on drive C (the hard drive) is space reserved on the hard drive for conducting a System Restore (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on a hard drive for operating system functions, leaving the remaining space for standard operations, click Start → Computer. To determine the...
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... Device Driver is the Source of the Driver If a problem occurs on your computer after you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with administrator privileges to reinstall or update the driver. If an exclamation point... 3 If a window appears asking permission to continue, click Continue. 4 Scroll down the list to see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on the device icon. Installing Drivers for which the new driver was installed, and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver.
... Device Driver is the Source of the Driver If a problem occurs on your computer after you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with administrator privileges to reinstall or update the driver. If an exclamation point... 3 If a window appears asking permission to continue, click Continue. 4 Scroll down the list to see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on the device icon. Installing Drivers for which the new driver was installed, and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver.
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... Striping from the dropdown menu. 7 Click Next. The NVIDIA Rebuild Array Wizard screen appears. 4 Click Next. 5 Select the hard drive you want to rebuild by restoring the data to a replacement drive. 1 Launch Nvidia MediaShield. 2 Click to select your RAID configuration (Mirroring) in the management utility window. 3 Select Rebuild Array in the...
... Striping from the dropdown menu. 7 Click Next. The NVIDIA Rebuild Array Wizard screen appears. 4 Click Next. 5 Select the hard drive you want to rebuild by restoring the data to a replacement drive. 1 Launch Nvidia MediaShield. 2 Click to select your RAID configuration (Mirroring) in the management utility window. 3 Select Rebuild Array in the...
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For RAID 1 Press the up - Click Next. and down -arrow keys to select Exit and press . 10 Install the operating system (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 87). 2 Click Start→ Programs→ Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Console. and down -arrow keys to ...
For RAID 1 Press the up - Click Next. and down -arrow keys to select Exit and press . 10 Install the operating system (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 87). 2 Click Start→ Programs→ Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Console. and down -arrow keys to ...
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...Use hibernation to save power when you left it. This action shuts down Windows so that your computer uses less power. Ending a Program That is restored exactly as you don't plan to use the computer again, it . Sleep saves all open documents and programs, and allows the computer to quickly ... down when you must turn off, so that you must turn off the computer power. Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is restored exactly as you will be away from the computer for example, when you want to start working . Because standby does not save your desktop ...
...Use hibernation to save power when you left it. This action shuts down Windows so that your computer uses less power. Ending a Program That is restored exactly as you don't plan to use the computer again, it . Sleep saves all open documents and programs, and allows the computer to quickly ... down when you must turn off, so that you must turn off the computer power. Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is restored exactly as you will be away from the computer for example, when you want to start working . Because standby does not save your desktop ...
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... the same computer: Type the name of the person you want to share files with some users. 3 Under Permission Level, click the arrow next to restore the file. You may have to create a new user account to share files with , click Check Names, and click OK. • On a domain...
... the same computer: Type the name of the person you want to share files with some users. 3 Under Permission Level, click the arrow next to restore the file. You may have to create a new user account to share files with , click Check Names, and click OK. • On a domain...
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...the Backup Job Information dialog box. Running Backup When the Settings Have Been Preconfigured If a backup procedure has been preconfigured, simply access the Backup or Restore Wizard and click Next and Finish where appropriate without changing settings. The wizard will take you want to back up files and folders to start...want to back up files and folders to a tape. 6 In Backup media or file name, do one of a file or folder in the Backup or Restore Wizard. 3 On the Backup tab→ Job→ New. 4 Specify the files and folders you want to back up by clicking the Tools menu, and...
...the Backup Job Information dialog box. Running Backup When the Settings Have Been Preconfigured If a backup procedure has been preconfigured, simply access the Backup or Restore Wizard and click Next and Finish where appropriate without changing settings. The wizard will take you want to back up files and folders to start...want to back up files and folders to a tape. 6 In Backup media or file name, do one of a file or folder in the Backup or Restore Wizard. 3 On the Backup tab→ Job→ New. 4 Specify the files and folders you want to back up by clicking the Tools menu, and...
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...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 location to hide the drive and make the drive visible. To run backup for a drive that you...and follow the instructions on your backed-up files and folders. 5 Select whether to replace existing files with the same name. 6 Click Start Restore. To do so, open the program that is "hidden". Running Backup With Hidden Drives NOTE: You cannot run backup in this situation, you...
...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 location to hide the drive and make the drive visible. To run backup for a drive that you...and follow the instructions on your backed-up files and folders. 5 Select whether to replace existing files with the same name. 6 Click Start Restore. To do so, open the program that is "hidden". Running Backup With Hidden Drives NOTE: You cannot run backup in this situation, you...
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... 181 The Exceptions tab allows certain program types to operate without Windows Firewall interfering or sending a message that says Don't allow for a complete Windows Firewall restore. The shields to boost the security settings. The Windows Firewall window provides several tabs that allow exceptions check box to the left are green with...
... 181 The Exceptions tab allows certain program types to operate without Windows Firewall interfering or sending a message that says Don't allow for a complete Windows Firewall restore. The shields to boost the security settings. The Windows Firewall window provides several tabs that allow exceptions check box to the left are green with...
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... ) your files" in Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Windows Vista 1 Click Start Center. → System and Maintenance→ Backup and Restore 2 Click Back up your disk space. Outlook Express e-mail folders have a .dbx extension (for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation...
... ) your files" in Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Windows Vista 1 Click Start Center. → System and Maintenance→ Backup and Restore 2 Click Back up your disk space. Outlook Express e-mail folders have a .dbx extension (for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation...
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...it was in an undesirable operating state. 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 hard drive... system settings have left the computer in when you can restore your operating system in the following ways: • System Restore returns your data files. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. Using Microsoft® Windows...
...it was in an undesirable operating state. 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 hard drive... system settings have left the computer in when you can restore your operating system in the following ways: • System Restore returns your data files. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. Using Microsoft® Windows...
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...Windows Vista 1 Click Start . 2 In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . 3 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. 266 Restoring Your Operating System Starting System Restore NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and...the remaining prompts on the screen. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start . 2 In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . otherwise, contact your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so...
...Windows Vista 1 Click Start . 2 In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . 3 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. 266 Restoring Your Operating System Starting System Restore NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and...the remaining prompts on the screen. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start . 2 In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . otherwise, contact your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so...
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... Next. regardless of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked under Automatic restore points. 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 PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. If you received...
... Next. regardless of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked under Automatic restore points. 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 PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. If you received...
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...state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The restore process begins and may need to the factory condition, and then click Next. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on as a local user. The System Recovery Options window appears....up all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. To access the command prompt, type administrator in when you want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. The Confirm Data Deletion screen ...
...state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The restore process begins and may need to the factory condition, and then click Next. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on as a local user. The System Recovery Options window appears....up all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. To access the command prompt, type administrator in when you want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. The Confirm Data Deletion screen ...
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...Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your computer. To reinstall Windows, you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that are considering ... media may not ship with a newly installed driver, first try Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265). Depending on your computer, or whether you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software...
...Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your computer. To reinstall Windows, you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that are considering ... media may not ship with a newly installed driver, first try Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265). Depending on your computer, or whether you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software...