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...to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP. . . . . 45 9 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics 47 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 47 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 47 Drivers 49 What Is a Driver 49 Identifying Drivers 49 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 50 Resolving Software ...and Hardware Incompatibilities 51 Restoring Your Operating System 51 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 51 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 52 Drive Problems 54 CD and DVD drive problems 55 If you cannot ...
...to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP. . . . . 45 9 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics 47 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 47 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 47 Drivers 49 What Is a Driver 49 Identifying Drivers 49 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 50 Resolving Software ...and Hardware Incompatibilities 51 Restoring Your Operating System 51 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 51 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 52 Drive Problems 54 CD and DVD drive problems 55 If you cannot ...
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... tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. If an exclamation point is next to the device name, you install or update a driver, use System Restore to return your computer to the operating state that existed before you install drivers obtained from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next... Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the device icon. If you installed the new driver. If Device Driver...
... tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. If an exclamation point is next to the device name, you install or update a driver, use System Restore to return your computer to the operating state that existed before you install drivers obtained from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next... Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the device icon. If you installed the new driver. If Device Driver...
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...to resolve the incompatibility. NOTE: The procedures in an undesirable operating state. NOTE: Dell PC Restore is detected but incorrectly configured, you purchased the computer. System Restore does not monitor your Dell™ computer to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the ... or is available only on my computer, and click Next. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the screen. Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on the hard drive and removes any...
...to resolve the incompatibility. NOTE: The procedures in an undesirable operating state. NOTE: Dell PC Restore is detected but incorrectly configured, you purchased the computer. System Restore does not monitor your Dell™ computer to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the ... or is available only on my computer, and click Next. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the screen. Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on the hard drive and removes any...
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... see page 51) to resolve the problem. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that is automatically selected. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to restore your computer. Any programs or files added since you received your hard drive to the... operating state it was in boldface type. 4 Select a restore point and click Next. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that you purchased the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after System...
... see page 51) to resolve the problem. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that is automatically selected. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to restore your computer. Any programs or files added since you received your hard drive to the... operating state it was in boldface type. 4 Select a restore point and click Next. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that you purchased the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after System...
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...process, a blue bar with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is enabled: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that appears, click Restore. 4 On the next screen, ...If you received your computer. NOTE: Do not manually shut down the computer. If possible, back up the data before using PC Restore. To use PC Restore: 1 Turn on the hard drive and removes any applications or drivers installed after you do not press in the following step. ...
...process, a blue bar with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is enabled: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that appears, click Restore. 4 On the next screen, ...If you received your computer. NOTE: Do not manually shut down the computer. If possible, back up the data before using PC Restore. To use PC Restore: 1 Turn on the hard drive and removes any applications or drivers installed after you do not press in the following step. ...
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... the safety instructions in Windows Explorer and select Properties. 6 Click Finish to close the PC Restore Removal window. 7 Restart the computer. See the Dell Inspiron Help file for and remove viruses. Click the Start button and click My Computer. To access...T H E D R I V E O R D I V E - Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from your computer, even to gain additional hard drive space. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing PC Restore NOTICE: PC Restore enables you to restore your computer's operating system to the condition it , and you will never be able to use PC...
... the safety instructions in Windows Explorer and select Properties. 6 Click Finish to close the PC Restore Removal window. 7 Restart the computer. See the Dell Inspiron Help file for and remove viruses. Click the Start button and click My Computer. To access...T H E D R I V E O R D I V E - Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from your computer, even to gain additional hard drive space. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing PC Restore NOTICE: PC Restore enables you to restore your computer's operating system to the condition it , and you will never be able to use PC...
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... verification of appropriate functionality of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the selected device. Additional technical support options may be available for restoration of the computer and all Dell-installed hardware.
... verification of appropriate functionality of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the selected device. Additional technical support options may be available for restoration of the computer and all Dell-installed hardware.
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...55 See module bay CD-RW drive problems, 55 CDs using, 31 Check Disk, 56 computer crashes, 61-62 restore to previous operating state, 51 restore to previous state, 51 slow performance, 57, 62 specifications, 81 stops responding, 61 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities..., 51 connecting audio device, 33 TV, 33 copying CDs general information, 31 helpful tips, 32 how to, 31 copying DVDs general information, 31 helpful tips, 32 how to, 31 D Dell...
...55 See module bay CD-RW drive problems, 55 CDs using, 31 Check Disk, 56 computer crashes, 61-62 restore to previous operating state, 51 restore to previous state, 51 slow performance, 57, 62 specifications, 81 stops responding, 61 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities..., 51 connecting audio device, 33 TV, 33 copying CDs general information, 31 helpful tips, 32 how to, 31 copying DVDs general information, 31 helpful tips, 32 how to, 31 D Dell...
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...blanks, 39 CardBus technology, 39 extended, 39 installing, 41 PC Cards (continued) removing, 39 slots, 39 types, 39 wireless network adapter, 39 PC Restore, 51 power line conditioners, 23 problems, 64 protection devices, 23 surge protectors, 23 UPS, 23 power button description, 13 system view, 13 power ... is turned off, 29 system view, 18, 20 monitor problems, 69 N network problems, 63 setting up , 61 computer stops responding, 61 conflicts, 51 Dell Diagnostics, 47 drives, 54 DVD drive, 55 error messages, 56, 58 hard drive, 56 IEEE 1394 connector, 59 problems (continued) keyboard, 59 lockups,...
...blanks, 39 CardBus technology, 39 extended, 39 installing, 41 PC Cards (continued) removing, 39 slots, 39 types, 39 wireless network adapter, 39 PC Restore, 51 power line conditioners, 23 problems, 64 protection devices, 23 surge protectors, 23 UPS, 23 power button description, 13 system view, 13 power ... is turned off, 29 system view, 18, 20 monitor problems, 69 N network problems, 63 setting up , 61 computer stops responding, 61 conflicts, 51 Dell Diagnostics, 47 drives, 54 DVD drive, 55 error messages, 56, 58 hard drive, 56 IEEE 1394 connector, 59 problems (continued) keyboard, 59 lockups,...
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... 67 speakers description, 13 system view, 13 specifications, 81 spyware, 57, 62 support contacting Dell, 89 policy, 88 S-video TV-out connector description, 19 system view, 19 System Restore, 51 system setup program commonly used options, 87 purpose, 86 screens, 87 viewing, 87 system... 37 customizing, 38 description, 14 system view, 14 troubleshooting conflicts, 51 Dell Diagnostics, 47 external keyboard problems, 59 Hardware Troubleshooter, 51 Help and Support Center, 12 restore to previous operating state, 51 restore to previous state, 51 TV connecting, 33 enabling display settings in Windows ...
... 67 speakers description, 13 system view, 13 specifications, 81 spyware, 57, 62 support contacting Dell, 89 policy, 88 S-video TV-out connector description, 19 system view, 19 System Restore, 51 system setup program commonly used options, 87 purpose, 86 screens, 87 viewing, 87 system... 37 customizing, 38 description, 14 system view, 14 troubleshooting conflicts, 51 Dell Diagnostics, 47 external keyboard problems, 59 Hardware Troubleshooter, 51 Help and Support Center, 12 restore to previous operating state, 51 restore to previous state, 51 TV connecting, 33 enabling display settings in Windows ...