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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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System Restore can be auto-detected by your computer. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the screen check box. 3 ...
System Restore can be auto-detected by your computer. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the screen check box. 3 ...
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... machine (The numeric keypad on most laptop computers is the Source of a Device Problem" on page 79. 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...
... machine (The numeric keypad on most laptop computers is the Source of a Device Problem" on page 79. 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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...if the computer is connected to the beginning of the Windows logo key and combination. and down-arrow key Moves the cursor to restore minimized windows following the use of the previous paragraph. This key combination functions as a toggle to the beginning of text. with...Properties dialog box. 70 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Windows logo key and Minimizes all minimized windows. 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 ...
...if the computer is connected to the beginning of the Windows logo key and combination. and down-arrow key Moves the cursor to restore minimized windows following the use of the previous paragraph. This key combination functions as a toggle to the beginning of text. with...Properties dialog box. 70 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Windows logo key and Minimizes all minimized windows. 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 ...
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..., leaving the remaining space for standard operations, click Start → Computer. Shadow Storage Shadow Storage is space reserved on the hard drive for conducting a System Restore (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on drive C (the hard drive) is available for other standard operations. The free space on page 265).
..., leaving the remaining space for standard operations, click Start → Computer. Shadow Storage Shadow Storage is space reserved on the hard drive for conducting a System Restore (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on drive C (the hard drive) is available for other standard operations. The free space on page 265).
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... list to perform the tasks mentioned in with a [!]) on page 265) to return 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 see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System... Restore" on the device icon. HINT: You must be logged in this section. Installing Drivers for which the new driver was installed, and click Properties. ...
... list to perform the tasks mentioned in with a [!]) on page 265) to return 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 see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System... Restore" on the device icon. HINT: You must be logged in this section. Installing Drivers for which the new driver was installed, and click Properties. ...
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... data you want to keep before continuing. 8 Under Free Disk Selection, click the check box next to the hard drive(s) you want to rebuild by restoring the data to a replacement drive. 1 Launch Nvidia MediaShield. 2 Click to select your system, see the following sections for information about using the Intel utilities. •...
... data you want to keep before continuing. 8 Under Free Disk Selection, click the check box next to the hard drive(s) you want to rebuild by restoring the data to a replacement drive. 1 Launch Nvidia MediaShield. 2 Click to select your system, see the following sections for information about using the Intel utilities. •...
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... in your RAID level 0 volume, and then click the right arrow. 5 Select a second hard drive to include in your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 87). 2 Click Start→ Programs→ Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Console. NOTE: If you do not...
... in your RAID level 0 volume, and then click the right arrow. 5 Select a second hard drive to include in your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 87). 2 Click Start→ Programs→ Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Console. NOTE: If you do not...
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...to use the computer again, it comes out of unsaved information. Ending a Program That is a power-saving state, or mode. Hibernation is restored exactly as you will be away from the computer for several days. Use hibernation to your hard disk. When you must turn off the ...standby quickly, and your desktop is a state in which your computer uses less power. Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is restored exactly as you want to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several seconds) when you left it . Sleep saves all open documents ...
...to use the computer again, it comes out of unsaved information. Ending a Program That is a power-saving state, or mode. Hibernation is restored exactly as you will be away from the computer for several days. Use hibernation to your hard disk. When you must turn off the ...standby quickly, and your desktop is a state in which your computer uses less power. Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is restored exactly as you want to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several seconds) when you left it . Sleep saves all open documents ...
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.... 2 In the File Sharing dialog box, click one of the following: • On the same computer: Type the name of the person you want to restore the file. Type the name of the person you need to share files with, and click Add. • On a domain -
.... 2 In the File Sharing dialog box, click one of the following: • On the same computer: Type the name of the person you want to restore the file. Type the name of the person you need to share files with, and click Add. • On a domain -
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...any drive, folder, or file that you want to back up. 5 In Backup destination, 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,... 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 through the options and then start the backup operation...
...any drive, folder, or file that you want to back up. 5 In Backup destination, 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,... 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 through the options and then start the backup operation...
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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. 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...
...→ 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. 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...
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... to boost the security settings. The Advanced tab allows more specific settings. • The Network Connection Settings tab provides the option for a complete Windows Firewall restore. The General tab displays two settings: On and Off. Setting Windows Firewall to On (recommended) provides an additional choice of all the dropped packets as...
... to boost the security settings. The Advanced tab allows more specific settings. • The Network Connection Settings tab provides the option for a complete Windows Firewall restore. The General tab displays two settings: On and Off. Setting Windows Firewall to On (recommended) provides an additional choice of all the dropped packets as...
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... and fill 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 the folder, copy it is automatically added to your Address Book. 5 Repeat for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or...
... and fill 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 the folder, copy it is automatically added to your Address Book. 5 Repeat for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or...
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... hard drive to the operating state it to restore your operating system. However, using the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the hard drive. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer are completely reversible.... Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to return your...
... hard drive to the operating state it to restore your operating system. However, using the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the hard drive. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer are completely reversible.... Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to return your...
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... Continue; Windows Vista® 1 Click Start . 2 In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you are an administrator on -screen prompts. otherwise, contact your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. If you undo the last system... restore, save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open , or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. In the...
... Continue; Windows Vista® 1 Click Start . 2 In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you are an administrator on -screen prompts. otherwise, contact your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. If you undo the last system... restore, save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open , or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. In the...
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...pane, click System Protection. 3 Click the System Protection tab. To see if System Restore is automatically disabled. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any ... 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. Enabling System Restore NOTE: Windows Vista does not disable System Restore; Windows XP 1 Click Start System Restore. → All ...
...pane, click System Protection. 3 Click the System Protection tab. To see if System Restore is automatically disabled. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any ... 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. Enabling System Restore NOTE: Windows Vista does not disable System Restore; Windows XP 1 Click Start System Restore. → All ...
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...five or more minutes to complete. The restore process begins and may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. If possible, back up all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on . Any programs or ... appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications...
...five or more minutes to complete. The restore process begins and may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. If possible, back up all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on . Any programs or ... appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications...
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... the assembly of a Device Problem" on page 265). The options can take 1 to 2 hours to correct a problem with your primary hard drive. Restoring Your Operating System 269 Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to the operating state it was in before you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program...
... the assembly of a Device Problem" on page 265). The options can take 1 to 2 hours to correct a problem with your primary hard drive. Restoring Your Operating System 269 Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to the operating state it was in before you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program...