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A program crashes repeatedly 56 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system. . . . . 57 A solid blue screen appears 57 Other software problems 57 Memory Problems 58 Network Problems 58 PC Card Problems 59 Power ... display is difficult to read 65 If only part of the display is readable 65 Drivers 66 What Is a Driver 66 Identifying Drivers 66 Reinstalling Drivers 66 Restoring Your Operating System 67 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 68 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 69 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 70 9 Adding and Replacing ...
A program crashes repeatedly 56 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system. . . . . 57 A solid blue screen appears 57 Other software problems 57 Memory Problems 58 Network Problems 58 PC Card Problems 59 Power ... display is difficult to read 65 If only part of the display is readable 65 Drivers 66 What Is a Driver 66 Identifying Drivers 66 Reinstalling Drivers 66 Restoring Your Operating System 67 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 68 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 69 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 70 9 Adding and Replacing ...
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...10 Finding Information support.dell.com NOTE: Select your call when contacting technical support. The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - Computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers Windows Help and Support Center ... your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • How to use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your ...
...10 Finding Information support.dell.com NOTE: Select your call when contacting technical support. The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - Computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers Windows Help and Support Center ... your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • How to use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your ...
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When you turn on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. The Wireless Network Connections window lists the networks available in order to connect to a network. Setting Up a Home and Office Network 45 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in your wireless network...
When you turn on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. The Wireless Network Connections window lists the networks available in order to connect to a network. Setting Up a Home and Office Network 45 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in your wireless network...
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... • Verify that it runs in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to run the software. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer. •...welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your computer. See the software documentation for an earlier Windows operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F -
... • Verify that it runs in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to run the software. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer. •...welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your computer. See the software documentation for an earlier Windows operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F -
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...; Use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback. • Reinstall drivers manually. 66 Solving Problems A driver acts like a translator between the device and any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Each device has its driver recognizes. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support...
...; Use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback. • Reinstall drivers manually. 66 Solving Problems A driver acts like a translator between the device and any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Each device has its driver recognizes. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support...
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...computer. Restoring Your Operating System You can restore your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft Windows XP System Restore returns your computer to replace the driver with the previously installed version. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a...state that existed before you installed the new driver. Solving Problems 67 Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on page 68. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to an earlier operating state without ...
...computer. Restoring Your Operating System You can restore your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft Windows XP System Restore returns your computer to replace the driver with the previously installed version. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a...state that existed before you installed the new driver. Solving Problems 67 Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on page 68. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to an earlier operating state without ...
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... calendar date to which you to return your computer. If that restore point is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see page 67) to the Windows Classic view. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the screen. If a calendar date has only one restore point, ...files or recover them. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in an undesirable operating state. Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you want to restore your computer to an earlier operating state (without...
... calendar date to which you to return your computer. If that restore point is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see page 67) to the Windows Classic view. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the screen. If a calendar date has only one restore point, ...files or recover them. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in an undesirable operating state. Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you want to restore your computer to an earlier operating state (without...
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...that Turn off System Restore is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to the operating state it was in when you reinstall Windows XP with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically disabled. Any programs or files added since you ...last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. Undoing the Last System Restore...
...that Turn off System Restore is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to the operating state it was in when you reinstall Windows XP with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically disabled. Any programs or files added since you ...last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. Undoing the Last System Restore...
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...display description, 11-12 removing, 86 display latch description, 11 display settings for a TV enabling in Windows XP, 34 documentation help file, 9 online, 10 Product Information Guide, 9 Setup Diagram, 9 Dolby headphones, setting up, 34 drivers about, 66 identifying, 66 reinstalling, 66 Index 119 Index A audio connectors description, 17 audio device ... audio device, 31 TV, 31 copying CDs helpful tips, 30 how to, 29 copying DVDs helpful tips, 30 how to, 29 D Dell contacting, 99, 117 support policy, 98 support site, 10 Dell Diagnostics, 47 device status lights description, 12 diagnostics...
...display description, 11-12 removing, 86 display latch description, 11 display settings for a TV enabling in Windows XP, 34 documentation help file, 9 online, 10 Product Information Guide, 9 Setup Diagram, 9 Dolby headphones, setting up, 34 drivers about, 66 identifying, 66 reinstalling, 66 Index 119 Index A audio connectors description, 17 audio device ... audio device, 31 TV, 31 copying CDs helpful tips, 30 how to, 29 copying DVDs helpful tips, 30 how to, 29 D Dell contacting, 99, 117 support policy, 98 support site, 10 Dell Diagnostics, 47 device status lights description, 12 diagnostics...
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... 38 troubleshooting conflicts, 70 Dell Diagnostics, 47 external keyboard problems, 54 Hardware Troubleshooter, 70 Help and Support Center, 10 restore to previous operating state, 67 See problems turning off your computer, 71 TV connecting, 31 enabling display settings in Windows XP, 34 U uninterruptible power ...supply. See UPS UPS, 23 USB connectors description, 19 V video problems, 64 video connector description, 18 W warranty, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 67 enabling display settings for a TV, 34 Hardware Troubleshooter, 70 Help and Support Center, 10 Program Compatibility Wizard, ...
... 38 troubleshooting conflicts, 70 Dell Diagnostics, 47 external keyboard problems, 54 Hardware Troubleshooter, 70 Help and Support Center, 10 restore to previous operating state, 67 See problems turning off your computer, 71 TV connecting, 31 enabling display settings in Windows XP, 34 U uninterruptible power ...supply. See UPS UPS, 23 USB connectors description, 19 V video problems, 64 video connector description, 18 W warranty, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 67 enabling display settings for a TV, 34 Hardware Troubleshooter, 70 Help and Support Center, 10 Program Compatibility Wizard, ...