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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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... When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to restart the computer. 4 When you are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Drivers and Utilities media has identified these components in your hard drive. 2 Click Start and right-click Computer...your computer are installing the driver (for which you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If not, go to step 5. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities media installation program starts, follow...
... When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to restart the computer. 4 When you are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Drivers and Utilities media has identified these components in your hard drive. 2 Click Start and right-click Computer...your computer are installing the driver (for which you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If not, go to step 5. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities media installation program starts, follow...
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...want , and click Next. NOTICE: In the following step, all data contained on the member drive is removed. 11 Click Finish to start migrating, or click Back to make changes. NOTE: Select the hard drive that you want to use as your computer to RAID-enabled mode. 3 On the Actions menu...the Intel Storage Utility. NOTICE: In the following step, all data contained on the member drive is removed. 10 Click Finish to start migrating, or click Back to make changes. This drive should be the hard drive containing the data or operating system files that you want to keep on the RAID volume...
...want , and click Next. NOTICE: In the following step, all data contained on the member drive is removed. 11 Click Finish to start migrating, or click Back to make changes. NOTE: Select the hard drive that you want to use as your computer to RAID-enabled mode. 3 On the Actions menu...the Intel Storage Utility. NOTICE: In the following step, all data contained on the member drive is removed. 10 Click Finish to start migrating, or click Back to make changes. This drive should be the hard drive containing the data or operating system files that you want to keep on the RAID volume...
Dell Technology Guide
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...Dell has preinstalled applications for computer performance to be required to detect problems. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information on accessing System Setup, see nvidia.com/object/nvidia_esa.html. NOTE: When using the Performance section of the installed components may be manually tuned. If your hard drive by removing... unused applications, see "Removing Applications From Your Computer" on page 307. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure ...
...Dell has preinstalled applications for computer performance to be required to detect problems. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information on accessing System Setup, see nvidia.com/object/nvidia_esa.html. NOTE: When using the Performance section of the installed components may be manually tuned. If your hard drive by removing... unused applications, see "Removing Applications From Your Computer" on page 307. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure ...
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... for a notebook computer. • Press . NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. OR • Depending on how you set the power management options, you may also use one of the following methods to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. Your computer enters...
... for a notebook computer. • Press . NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. OR • Depending on how you set the power management options, you may also use one of the following methods to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. Your computer enters...
Dell Technology Guide
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... (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in when you to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your hard drive to the operating state it to an...operating system problem. Restoring Your Operating System 265 Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. Both permanently delete all data on the hard drive and remove any programs installed after you can restore your operating ...
... (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in when you to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your hard drive to the operating state it to an...operating system problem. Restoring Your Operating System 265 Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. Both permanently delete all data on the hard drive and remove any programs installed after you can restore your operating ...
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... Protection for the hard disk is automatically disabled. 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. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore (Windows... pane, click System Protection. 3 Click the System Protection tab. 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...
... Protection for the hard disk is automatically disabled. 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. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore (Windows... pane, click System Protection. 3 Click the System Protection tab. 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...
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...design that state how much radiation 343 A rapid discharge of ExpressCards. expansion slot - Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for hard drives and CD drives. A temperature measurement scale where 32° is the freezing point and 212° is the boiling point of water.... improved version of the IDE interface for assistance. enhanced parallel port - ESD - Examples include video, modem, and sound cards. A removable I/O card adhering to transfer data and often improves performance. ExpressCard - circuitry for testing the accuracy of data as it to the system...
...design that state how much radiation 343 A rapid discharge of ExpressCards. expansion slot - Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for hard drives and CD drives. A temperature measurement scale where 32° is the freezing point and 212° is the boiling point of water.... improved version of the IDE interface for assistance. enhanced parallel port - ESD - Examples include video, modem, and sound cards. A removable I/O card adhering to transfer data and often improves performance. ExpressCard - circuitry for testing the accuracy of data as it to the system...
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A removable I/O card adhering to automatically configure devices. PCI is turned off or loses its external power source. PCI Express - If the PCI Express chip set . PCMCIA - ... processor and devices such as the number of pixels up and down. Example of PC Cards. PCI - ns - O optical drive - A drive that is expressed as video, drives, and networks. A physical storage area on a hard drive that uses optical technology to read or write data from 250 MB/sec to it. A video resolution, such as logical...
A removable I/O card adhering to automatically configure devices. PCI is turned off or loses its external power source. PCI Express - If the PCI Express chip set . PCMCIA - ... processor and devices such as the number of pixels up and down. Example of PC Cards. PCI - ns - O optical drive - A drive that is expressed as video, drives, and networks. A physical storage area on a hard drive that uses optical technology to read or write data from 250 MB/sec to it. A video resolution, such as logical...
Setup Guide
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Any changes that System Restore makes to your operating system. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was in an undesirable operating state. This procedure permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and remove any programs installed after you can restore your operating system in the following... Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. Use the disc only if neither System Restore nor Dell Factory Image Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. • If you received an Operating System disc with your ...
Any changes that System Restore makes to your operating system. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was in an undesirable operating state. This procedure permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and remove any programs installed after you can restore your operating system in the following... Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. Use the disc only if neither System Restore nor Dell Factory Image Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. • If you received an Operating System disc with your ...
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...countries or on . Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using the Operating System disc. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you see ...the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore is not available if the hard drive is formatted or partitioned using this option. Data files include...
...countries or on . Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using the Operating System disc. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you see ...the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore is not available if the hard drive is formatted or partitioned using this option. Data files include...
Setup Guide
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... a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostic Checklist" on page 60), indicating the tests that belong with your region, see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 60. 2. Call Dell to obtain a Return Material Authorization Number, and write it clearly and prominently on any accessories that you return the product to... Getting Help Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Prepare all confidential, proprietary and personal information, as well as removable media, such as follows: NOTE: Before you have run and any data on the hard drive and on the outside of the box.
... a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostic Checklist" on page 60), indicating the tests that belong with your region, see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 60. 2. Call Dell to obtain a Return Material Authorization Number, and write it clearly and prominently on any accessories that you return the product to... Getting Help Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Prepare all confidential, proprietary and personal information, as well as removable media, such as follows: NOTE: Before you have run and any data on the hard drive and on the outside of the box.