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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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... on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information. Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your computer. System Restore can be auto-detected by your mouse when the mouse is connected to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad...
... on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information. Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your computer. System Restore can be auto-detected by your mouse when the mouse is connected to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad...
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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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... Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected to the Recycle Bin. and down-arrow key Moves the cursor to restore minimized windows following the use of the previous paragraph. with an arrow key Selects a block of the next paragraph. Switches between open windows....item without moving it to a network). with any arrow key Selects more than one item in which they were opened. 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. Windows logo key...
... Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected to the Recycle Bin. and down-arrow key Moves the cursor to restore minimized windows following the use of the previous paragraph. with an arrow key Selects a block of the next paragraph. Switches between open windows....item without moving it to a network). with any arrow key Selects more than one item in which they were opened. 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. Windows logo key...
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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. Shadow Storage Shadow Storage is displayed. To ...
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. Shadow Storage Shadow Storage is displayed. To ...
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If an exclamation point is next to see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on the device icon. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click ...: You must be logged in this section. Drives and Media 79 You may need to install drivers if 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 is next to see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on the device icon. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click ...: You must be logged in this section. Drives and Media 79 You may need to install drivers if 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.
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... select your RAID configuration (Mirroring) in the management utility window. 3 Select Rebuild Array in the System Tasks pane. NOTE: You can rebuild the array by restoring the data to a replacement drive. 1 Launch Nvidia MediaShield. 2 Click to rebuild by clicking the check box beside it. 6 Click Next→ Finish. Back up any...
... select your RAID configuration (Mirroring) in the management utility window. 3 Select Rebuild Array in the System Tasks pane. NOTE: You can rebuild the array by restoring the data to a replacement drive. 1 Launch Nvidia MediaShield. 2 Click to rebuild by clicking the check box beside it. 6 Click Next→ Finish. Back up any...
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... want to include in your RAID level 0 volume, and then click the right arrow. For RAID 1 Press the up - NOTE: If you do not see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 265). The selected hard drives appear in your RAID level 0 volume, follow the above step after selecting the third hard...
... want to include in your RAID level 0 volume, and then click the right arrow. For RAID 1 Press the up - NOTE: If you do not see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 265). The selected hard drives appear in your RAID level 0 volume, follow the above step after selecting the third hard...
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Hibernation is restored exactly as you want to your computer. Use shut down when you must turn off the power to your computer, for example, when you want ... want to save your desktop state to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several days. Use hibernation to start working . Ending a Program That is restored exactly as you left it . When you must turn off the computer power. Sleep saves all open documents and programs, and allows the computer to...
Hibernation is restored exactly as you want to your computer. Use shut down when you must turn off the power to your computer, for example, when you want ... want to save your desktop state to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several days. Use hibernation to start working . Ending a Program That is restored exactly as you left it . When you must turn off the computer power. Sleep saves all open documents and programs, and allows the computer to...
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... right of the text box, click Everyone, and click Add. • On a workgroup: Click the arrow to the right of the person you need to restore the file. Sharing Files Windows Vista 1 Click one or more files or folders that you want to share, and click Share. 2 In the File Sharing...
... right of the text box, click Everyone, and click Add. • On a workgroup: Click the arrow to the right of the person you need to restore the file. Sharing Files Windows Vista 1 Click one or more files or folders that you want to share, and click Share. 2 In the File Sharing...
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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, such as data verification or hardware ..., click Advanced. Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode 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 selecting the check box to...
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, such as data verification or hardware ..., click Advanced. Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode 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 selecting the check box to...
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... → 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 restore your computer. Files and Folders 119 Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel →...; System and Maintenance → Backup and Restore Center. 2 Click either Restore files or Restore computer. 3 Click Continue on User Account Control dialog box and follow the instructions on your backed-up files and...
... → 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 restore your computer. Files and Folders 119 Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel →...; System and Maintenance → Backup and Restore Center. 2 Click either Restore files or Restore computer. 3 Click Continue on User Account Control dialog box and follow the instructions on your backed-up files and...
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... allow computers on Windows Firewall. The Advanced tab allows more specific settings. • The Network Connection Settings tab provides the option for a complete Windows Firewall restore. The shields to operate without Windows Firewall interfering or sending a message that a program was blocked. General tab Exceptions tab Advanced tab The General tab displays...
... allow computers on Windows Firewall. The Advanced tab allows more specific settings. • The Network Connection Settings tab provides the option for a complete Windows Firewall restore. The shields to operate without Windows Firewall interfering or sending a message that a program was blocked. General tab Exceptions tab Advanced tab The General tab displays...
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... increasing (or freeing up files, and then follow the steps in the wizard. Windows Vista 1 Click Start Center. → System and Maintenance→ Backup and Restore 2 Click Back up ) your e-mail messages and other files for each addition until your files" in the appropriate information. • To use a directory service, click...
... increasing (or freeing up files, and then follow the steps in the wizard. Windows Vista 1 Click Start Center. → System and Maintenance→ Backup and Restore 2 Click Back up ) your e-mail messages and other files for each addition until your files" in the appropriate information. • To use a directory service, click...
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... Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to the operating state it to restore your operating system. Any changes that System Restore makes to your computer are completely reversible. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system...
... Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to the operating state it to restore your operating system. Any changes that System Restore makes to your computer are completely reversible. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system...
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... open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open , or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. otherwise, contact your Dell™ computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter..., open , or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo the last system restore. Windows...
... open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open , or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. otherwise, contact your Dell™ computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter..., open , or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo the last system restore. Windows...
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... MB of low disk space. 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. Therefore, the steps below apply only to restore your operating system problem. Windows XP ...you received your computer. Ensure that Turn off System Restore is unchecked under Automatic restore points. Enabling System Restore NOTE: Windows Vista does not disable System Restore; Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) only as the last method to ...
... MB of low disk space. 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. Therefore, the steps below apply only to restore your operating system problem. Windows XP ...you received your computer. Ensure that Turn off System Restore is unchecked under Automatic restore points. Enabling System Restore NOTE: Windows Vista does not disable System Restore; Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) only as the last method to ...
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...Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. The restore process begins and may need to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options window. 2 Select Repair Your Computer. A... User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTICE: If you do not want to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 7 Click the check box to...
...Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. The restore process begins and may need to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options window. 2 Select Repair Your Computer. A... User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTICE: If you do not want to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 7 Click the check box to...
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... a newly installed driver, first try Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265). Restoring Your Operating System 269 Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to load any open files and exit any required drivers.
... a newly installed driver, first try Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265). Restoring Your Operating System 269 Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to load any open files and exit any required drivers.