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... Tower Computer 20 Desktop Computer 23 Setting Up Your Computer 26 Solving Problems 28 Dell Diagnostics 28 System Lights 31 Diagnostic Lights 32 Beep Codes 35 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 36 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 36 Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP 37 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD 40 Index...
... Tower Computer 20 Desktop Computer 23 Setting Up Your Computer 26 Solving Problems 28 Dell Diagnostics 28 System Lights 31 Diagnostic Lights 32 Beep Codes 35 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 36 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 36 Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP 37 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD 40 Index...
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...changes to resolve a hardware conflict on page 7. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that you to return your computer. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that Restore my computer to an earlier time is selected, and click Next. 3 Click a calendar...or other system settings have left the computer in boldface type. 4 Select a restore point and click Next. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that restore point is automatically selected. System Restore does not monitor your data files. Using Microsoft Windows XP System...
...changes to resolve a hardware conflict on page 7. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that you to return your computer. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that Restore my computer to an earlier time is selected, and click Next. 3 Click a calendar...or other system settings have left the computer in boldface type. 4 Select a restore point and click Next. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that restore point is automatically selected. System Restore does not monitor your data files. Using Microsoft Windows XP System...
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... Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view or are considering reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. 3 Click Next. Enabling System Restore If you ... were written for the Windows default view in Windows XP Home Edition, so the steps will differ if you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the...
... Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view or are considering reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. 3 Click Next. Enabling System Restore If you ... were written for the Windows default view in Windows XP Home Edition, so the steps will differ if you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the...
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... programs. 2 Insert the Operating System CD. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on your hard drive. Reinstalling Windows XP NOTICE: You must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. ...7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you reinstall Windows XP. NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for reinstalling Windows XP. Therefore, do so....
... programs. 2 Insert the Operating System CD. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on your hard drive. Reinstalling Windows XP NOTICE: You must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. ...7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you reinstall Windows XP. NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for reinstalling Windows XP. Therefore, do so....
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R reinstalling Drivers and Utilties CD, 5 ResourceCD, 5 Windows XP, 37 S safety instructions, 5 Service Tag, 6 software conflicts, 36 system board, 21, 24 System Restore, 36 Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 reinstalling, 37 setup, 39 System Restore, 36 T troubleshooting beep codes, 35 conflicts, 36 Dell Diagnostics, 28 diagnostic lights, 32 Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 restore computer to previous operating state, 36 system lights, 31 U User's Guide, 5 W warranty, 5 42 Index
R reinstalling Drivers and Utilties CD, 5 ResourceCD, 5 Windows XP, 37 S safety instructions, 5 Service Tag, 6 software conflicts, 36 system board, 21, 24 System Restore, 36 Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 reinstalling, 37 setup, 39 System Restore, 36 T troubleshooting beep codes, 35 conflicts, 36 Dell Diagnostics, 28 diagnostic lights, 32 Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 restore computer to previous operating state, 36 system lights, 31 U User's Guide, 5 W warranty, 5 42 Index