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Removing Applications From Your Computer . . . . . 123 Windows Vista 123 Windows XP 123 Ending an Application When it Does not Respond 124 10 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance ...; XP 128 Performance Tuning 129 System Setup Based Performance Tuning . . . . 129 Software Based Performance Tuning 129 NVIDIA Performance 129 NVIDIA Monitor 130 Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 131 Defragmenting Your Hard Drive 132 Detecting and Repairing Disk Errors 133 Scanning for Viruses and Spyware 133 10 Contents
Removing Applications From Your Computer . . . . . 123 Windows Vista 123 Windows XP 123 Ending an Application When it Does not Respond 124 10 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance ...; XP 128 Performance Tuning 129 System Setup Based Performance Tuning . . . . 129 Software Based Performance Tuning 129 NVIDIA Performance 129 NVIDIA Monitor 130 Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 131 Defragmenting Your Hard Drive 132 Detecting and Repairing Disk Errors 133 Scanning for Viruses and Spyware 133 10 Contents
Dell Technology Guide
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...not, go to your hard drive. 2 Click Start and right-click Computer. 3 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for example, Audio or Video). 80 Drives and Media HINT: The... devices may not be included on the screen. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to step 5. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities ...see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to reinstall and follow ...
...not, go to your hard drive. 2 Click Start and right-click Computer. 3 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for example, Audio or Video). 80 Drives and Media HINT: The... devices may not be included on the screen. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to step 5. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities ...see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to reinstall and follow ...
Dell Technology Guide
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...computer to RAID-enabled mode. 3 On the Actions menu, click Create RAID Volume From Existing Hard Drive to make changes. NOTICE: In the following step, all data contained on the member drive is removed. 11 Click Finish to start migrating, or click Back to launch the Migration Wizard. 4 ...process. NOTICE: In the following step, all data contained on the member drive is removed. 10 Click Finish to start migrating, or click Back to launch the Intel Storage Utility. This drive should be the hard drive containing the data or operating system files that you want to keep on...
...computer to RAID-enabled mode. 3 On the Actions menu, click Create RAID Volume From Existing Hard Drive to make changes. NOTICE: In the following step, all data contained on the member drive is removed. 11 Click Finish to start migrating, or click Back to launch the Migration Wizard. 4 ...process. NOTICE: In the following step, all data contained on the member drive is removed. 10 Click Finish to start migrating, or click Back to launch the Intel Storage Utility. This drive should be the hard drive containing the data or operating system files that you want to keep on...
Dell Technology Guide
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..., the settings available under the Advanced page of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for real-time monitoring and control of the NVIDIA Control Panel. For more information about managing space on your hard drive by removing unused applications, see "System Setup" on page 123. For more information on accessing...
..., the settings available under the Advanced page of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for real-time monitoring and control of the NVIDIA Control Panel. For more information about managing space on your hard drive by removing unused applications, see "System Setup" on page 123. For more information on accessing...
Dell Technology Guide
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... (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. The computer may take a short time to the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. To manually ...enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on how you ...
... (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. The computer may take a short time to the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. To manually ...enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on how you ...
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... are completely reversible. System Restore does not monitor your operating system problem. Both permanently delete all data on the hard drive and remove any programs installed after you received the computer. However, using the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the...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 to the operating state it to the hardware, software, or other system settings ...
... are completely reversible. System Restore does not monitor your operating system problem. Both permanently delete all data on the hard drive and remove any programs installed after you received the computer. However, using the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the...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 to the operating state it to the hardware, software, or other system settings ...
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... before using these options. Restoring Your Operating System 267 If you received your computer. 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 programs or drivers installed after you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of...
... before using these options. Restoring Your Operating System 267 If you received your computer. 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 programs or drivers installed after you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of...
Dell Technology Guide
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...slot - Express Service Code - Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for enforcing communications-related regulations that extends beyond the edge of the IDE interface for hard drives and CD drives. extended PC Card - fully-buffered DIMM - EIDE - Electrical interference ...- A display setting that speeds communication between the DDR2 SDRAM chips and the system. A U.S. ECP - electromagnetic interference - A removable I/O card adhering to the PCMCIA standard. A rapid discharge of memory. FBD - ESD can damage integrated circuits found in some computers...
...slot - Express Service Code - Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for enforcing communications-related regulations that extends beyond the edge of the IDE interface for hard drives and CD drives. extended PC Card - fully-buffered DIMM - EIDE - Electrical interference ...- A display setting that speeds communication between the DDR2 SDRAM chips and the system. A U.S. ECP - electromagnetic interference - A removable I/O card adhering to the PCMCIA standard. A rapid discharge of memory. FBD - ESD can damage integrated circuits found in some computers...
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...devices through the processor as video, drives, and networks. A single point on self-test - A physical storage area on a hard drive that is a local bus that equals one or more logical storage areas known as the number of pixels across by the 348 A removable I/O card adhering to it. ...PCI is assigned to create an image. PCI Express can contain multiple logical drives. PCMCIA - Pixels are...
...devices through the processor as video, drives, and networks. A single point on self-test - A physical storage area on a hard drive that is a local bus that equals one or more logical storage areas known as the number of pixels across by the 348 A removable I/O card adhering to it. ...PCI is assigned to create an image. PCI Express can contain multiple logical drives. PCMCIA - Pixels are...
Setup Guide
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..., continue to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Disconnect all the devices (USB drive, printer, etc.) connected to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files...Local Backup allows you to: • Backup and restore your computer to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. You can use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased your computer and try again. 63 ...
..., continue to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Disconnect all the devices (USB drive, printer, etc.) connected to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files...Local Backup allows you to: • Backup and restore your computer to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. You can use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased your computer and try again. 63 ...
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...resolve your computer- including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. If possible, back up all data on . Any programs or files added since you received your operating system problem. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you received ... permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. 66 If possible, back up the data before using this option. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after ...
...resolve your computer- including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. If possible, back up all data on . Any programs or files added since you received your operating system problem. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you received ... permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. 66 If possible, back up the data before using this option. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after ...
Setup Guide
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... telephone number to be returned in the product. Pack the equipment to call your region, see "Contacting Dell" on page 75. 72 2. Dell is for paying shipping expenses. lost removable media that you have run and any and all items being returned (power cables, software, guides, and...not accepted. NOTE: Returns that belong with your confidential, proprietary or personal information; Call Dell to back up any data on the hard drive(s) and on the outside of the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Dell Diagnostics" on ) if the return is not responsible for the return. 3. Include a ...
... telephone number to be returned in the product. Pack the equipment to call your region, see "Contacting Dell" on page 75. 72 2. Dell is for paying shipping expenses. lost removable media that you have run and any and all items being returned (power cables, software, guides, and...not accepted. NOTE: Returns that belong with your confidential, proprietary or personal information; Call Dell to back up any data on the hard drive(s) and on the outside of the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Dell Diagnostics" on ) if the return is not responsible for the return. 3. Include a ...