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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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2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with items on the taskbar. 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 pointing device. • ...
2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with items on the taskbar. 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 pointing device. • ...
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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 a Device Problem" on , for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for the ...
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 a Device Problem" on , for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for the ...
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...combination functions as a toggle to a network). Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected to restore minimized windows following the use of the next word. Deletes a selected item and move it to the beginning of the Windows logo key and ...any arrow key Selects more than one item in which they were opened. 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 logo...
...combination functions as a toggle to a network). Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected to restore minimized windows following the use of the next word. Deletes a selected item and move it to the beginning of the Windows logo key and ...any arrow key Selects more than one item in which they were opened. 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 logo...
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... Hard Drive Space Microsoft® Windows Vista® reserves approximately 1 GB on a hard drive for operating system functions, leaving the remaining space for conducting a System Restore (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265). The free space on drive C (the hard drive) is displayed.
... Hard Drive Space Microsoft® Windows Vista® reserves approximately 1 GB on a hard drive for operating system functions, leaving the remaining space for conducting a System Restore (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265). The free space on drive C (the hard drive) is displayed.
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...3 If a window appears asking permission to continue, click Continue. 4 Scroll down the list to see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265) to return your computer to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your computer after you.... Drives and Media 79 Determining Whether a Device Driver is a program that existed before 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. HINT: You must...
...3 If a window appears asking permission to continue, click Continue. 4 Scroll down the list to see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265) to return your computer to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your computer after you.... Drives and Media 79 Determining Whether a Device Driver is a program that existed before 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. HINT: You must...
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... Free Disk Selection, click the check box next to the hard drive(s) you want to include in a RAID 1 array fails, you want to rebuild by restoring the data to a replacement drive. 1 Launch Nvidia MediaShield. 2 Click to select your RAID configuration (Mirroring) in the management utility window. 3 Select Rebuild Array in the...
... Free Disk Selection, click the check box next to the hard drive(s) you want to include in a RAID 1 array fails, you want to rebuild by restoring the data to a replacement drive. 1 Launch Nvidia MediaShield. 2 Click to select your RAID configuration (Mirroring) in the management utility window. 3 Select Rebuild Array in the...
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... launch the Create RAID Volume Wizard, and then click Next. 4 On the Select Volume Location screen, select the first hard drive you do not see "Restoring Your Operating System" on the main Intel RAID Option ROM utility screen. 9 Press the up - and down -arrow keys to RAID-Enabled Mode" on the...
... launch the Create RAID Volume Wizard, and then click Next. 4 On the Select Volume Location screen, select the first hard drive you do not see "Restoring Your Operating System" on the main Intel RAID Option ROM utility screen. 9 Press the up - and down -arrow keys to RAID-Enabled Mode" on the...
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... is a state in which the display and hard disks turn off , so that your desktop is restored exactly as you want to use the computer again, it . When you restart the computer, your desktop is restored exactly as you want to save power when you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and...
... is a state in which the display and hard disks turn off , so that your desktop is restored exactly as you want to use the computer again, it . When you restart the computer, your desktop is restored exactly as you want to save power when you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and...
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... Recycle Bin icon and select Empty Recycle Bin from the File menu. everyone: Click the arrow to the right of the person you want to restore the file.
... Recycle Bin icon and select Empty Recycle Bin from the File menu. everyone: Click the arrow to the right of the person you want to restore the file.
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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 clicking the Tools ... 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. If you through the options and then start the backup operation.
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 clicking the Tools ... 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. If you through the options and then start the backup operation.
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...; All Programs → 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 Running Backup With Hidden Drives NOTE: You cannot run backup in... this situation, you must first unhide any hidden drives. Restoring Files You can restore your entire computer or just the files and folders on the Restore Files wizard. To run backup for a drive that you used to replace existing files with...
...; All Programs → 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 Running Backup With Hidden Drives NOTE: You cannot run backup in... this situation, you must first unhide any hidden drives. Restoring Files You can restore your entire computer or just the files and folders on the Restore Files wizard. To run backup for a drive that you used to replace existing files with...
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... program types to On (recommended) provides another . • The Default Settings allow for use. 3 Check the Don't allow exceptions is available for a complete Windows Firewall restore. This option places the firewall at the default status. Setting Windows Firewall to operate without Windows Firewall interfering or sending a message that says Don't allow...
... program types to On (recommended) provides another . • The Default Settings allow for use. 3 Check the Don't allow exceptions is available for a complete Windows Firewall restore. This option places the firewall at the default status. Setting Windows Firewall to operate without Windows Firewall interfering or sending a message that says Don't allow...
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... e-mail messages and other files for each addition until your group is defined. Windows Vista 1 Click Start Center. → System and Maintenance→ Backup and Restore 2 Click Back up ) your files" in Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Programs→ Outlook Express...
... e-mail messages and other files for each addition until your group is defined. Windows Vista 1 Click Start Center. → System and Maintenance→ Backup and Restore 2 Click Back up ) your files" in Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Programs→ Outlook Express...
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... all data on the hard drive. Any changes that System Restore makes to restore your operating system. Use System Restore as 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 an...
... all data on the hard drive. Any changes that System Restore makes to restore your operating system. Use System Restore as 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 an...
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...Start . 2 In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . 3 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. 266 Restoring Your Operating System Starting System Restore NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier time or Create a restore point. 3 Click Next and follow the remaining prompts ... 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 continue the desired action. 3 Click Next and follow the remaining on-screen prompts. NOTE:...
...Start . 2 In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . 3 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. 266 Restoring Your Operating System Starting System Restore NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier time or Create a restore point. 3 Click Next and follow the remaining prompts ... 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 continue the desired action. 3 Click Next and follow the remaining on-screen prompts. NOTE:...
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... Automatic restore points. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) only as the last method to Windows XP. Restoring Your Operating System 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently...
... Automatic restore points. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) only as the last method to Windows XP. Restoring Your Operating System 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently...
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... to confirm that you may take five or more minutes to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. If possible, back up all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. The restore process begins and may need to complete. A message appears when the... window. 2 Select Repair Your Computer. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to reboot the system. 268 Restoring Your Operating System Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on as a local user. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. NOTICE: If...
... to confirm that you may take five or more minutes to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. If possible, back up all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. The restore process begins and may need to complete. A message appears when the... window. 2 Select Repair Your Computer. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to reboot the system. 268 Restoring Your Operating System Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on as a local user. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. NOTICE: If...
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... requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may not ship with a newly installed driver, first try Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on the region from which you ordered your computer, or whether you to complete. Restoring Your Operating System 269 Depending...
... requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may not ship with a newly installed driver, first try Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on the region from which you ordered your computer, or whether you to complete. Restoring Your Operating System 269 Depending...