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Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically disabled. Reinstalling Your Microsoft Windows Operating System To reinstall your computer is running. Windows Vista The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to ...the computer restarts. 4 After the computer restarts, click OK. After you reinstall the operating system, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1 Save and close all open files and exit any files or programs until the system...
Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically disabled. Reinstalling Your Microsoft Windows Operating System To reinstall your computer is running. Windows Vista The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to ...the computer restarts. 4 After the computer restarts, click OK. After you reinstall the operating system, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1 Save and close all open files and exit any files or programs until the system...
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...) to return your primary hard drive. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later when you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during assembly of the computer. For...
...) to return your primary hard drive. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later when you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during assembly of the computer. For...
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... has Windows XP installed and you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. NOTICE: The Operating System media provides options for instructions. Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. Quick Reference Guide 65 Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical...
... has Windows XP installed and you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. NOTICE: The Operating System media provides options for instructions. Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. Quick Reference Guide 65 Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical...
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.... Windows® XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance, and click System. 3 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager. If you may appear. otherwise, contact your computer to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. If Device Driver...
.... Windows® XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance, and click System. 3 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager. If you may appear. otherwise, contact your computer to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. If Device Driver...
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..., contact your administrator to your computer. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for which you are installing the driver. 4 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver. 5 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)→ Next...
..., contact your administrator to your computer. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for which you are installing the driver. 4 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver. 5 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)→ Next...
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U User's Guide, 6 W warranty information, 6 Windows Vista Hardware Troubleshooter, 60 Help and Support Center, 10 reinstalling, 63 System Restore, 61 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 68 Hardware Troubleshooter, 60 Help and Support Center, 10 reinstalling, 8, 64 System Restore, 61 Index 73
U User's Guide, 6 W warranty information, 6 Windows Vista Hardware Troubleshooter, 60 Help and Support Center, 10 reinstalling, 63 System Restore, 61 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 68 Hardware Troubleshooter, 60 Help and Support Center, 10 reinstalling, 8, 64 System Restore, 61 Index 73
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... Cleaning an Optical Mouse 300 Floppy Drive 300 CDs and DVDs 300 13 Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System 301 Drivers 301 What Is a Driver 301 Identifying Drivers 301 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 302 Restoring Your Operating System 305 Windows Vista 305 Windows XP 305 Creating a Restore Point 305 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State 306...
... Cleaning an Optical Mouse 300 Floppy Drive 300 CDs and DVDs 300 13 Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System 301 Drivers 301 What Is a Driver 301 Identifying Drivers 301 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 302 Restoring Your Operating System 305 Windows Vista 305 Windows XP 305 Creating a Restore Point 305 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State 306...
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... operating system product key label is already installed on your computer. See "Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows Vista® and Windows® XP" on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System media. After ...you ordered. 18 Finding Information What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. NOTE: The color of your operating system, use the optional Drivers...
... operating system product key label is already installed on your computer. See "Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows Vista® and Windows® XP" on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System media. After ...you ordered. 18 Finding Information What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. NOTE: The color of your operating system, use the optional Drivers...
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...the Microsoft Windows XP operating system. All devices require a driver program. Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System 301 A driver is needed. NOTICE: You must use the device. Drivers What Is a Driver? Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with any device, identify whether the driver is ...13 Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System CAUTION: Before you with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is a program that only its own set of your optional Drivers and Utilities media and at support.dell.com. Dell ships your ...
...the Microsoft Windows XP operating system. All devices require a driver program. Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System 301 A driver is needed. NOTICE: You must use the device. Drivers What Is a Driver? Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with any device, identify whether the driver is ...13 Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System CAUTION: Before you with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is a program that only its own set of your optional Drivers and Utilities media and at support.dell.com. Dell ships your ...
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... administrator to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is next to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If you are an administrator, click Continue; Windows XP 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick...
... administrator to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is next to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If you are an administrator, click Continue; Windows XP 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick...
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... media. The first time that existed before you installed the new driver. Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System 303 Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with all computers. Windows Vista 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any...
... media. The first time that existed before you installed the new driver. Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System 303 Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with all computers. Windows Vista 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any...
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...and Topic. 4 Click My Drivers in the Topic drop-down menu. Using the Windows XP Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. Manually Reinstalling Drivers for your hard drive as ...described in the following : 1 Click Start , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. Click OK and respond to the installation program prompts to complete the installation. 2 Click Next at the Welcome Dell...
...and Topic. 4 Click My Drivers in the Topic drop-down menu. Using the Windows XP Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. Manually Reinstalling Drivers for your hard drive as ...described in the following : 1 Click Start , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. Click OK and respond to the installation program prompts to complete the installation. 2 Click Next at the Welcome Dell...
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... Restore and press . Windows XP Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on using System Restore. See the Windows Help and Support Center for information on the screen. Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System ...305 To access the help files on the Drivers and Utilities media, click the question mark button or the Help...
... Restore and press . Windows XP Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on using System Restore. See the Windows Help and Support Center for information on the screen. Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System ...305 To access the help files on the Drivers and Utilities media, click the question mark button or the Help...
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... Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 306 Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System The Restoration Complete screen appears after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with available restore points appear in boldface type. 4 Select...
... Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 306 Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System The Restoration Complete screen appears after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with available restore points appear in boldface type. 4 Select...
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... Windows XP, you installed the new device driver. then, shut down your computer and try using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on page 305) to return your computer boots according to the devices specified in before you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Drivers...
... Windows XP, you installed the new device driver. then, shut down your computer and try using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on page 305) to return your computer boots according to the devices specified in before you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Drivers...
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... not press any key when the following sections in the order in which they are listed. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with the software for instructions. After you reinstall the...
... not press any key when the following sections in the order in which they are listed. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with the software for instructions. After you reinstall the...
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... the CD. 13 When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next. 14 When the How will use this computer connect to register with the Drivers and Utilities media. 20 Reinstall your virus protection software. 21 Reinstall your programs. NOTE: To reinstall and activate your settings, accept the default selections. ... click Next. 11 If the Networking Settings screen appears, click Typical and click Next. 12 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you are unsure of your Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works Suite programs, you need the Product Key number located on the back of ...
... the CD. 13 When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next. 14 When the How will use this computer connect to register with the Drivers and Utilities media. 20 Reinstall your virus protection software. 21 Reinstall your programs. NOTE: To reinstall and activate your settings, accept the default selections. ... click Next. 11 If the Networking Settings screen appears, click Typical and click Next. 12 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you are unsure of your Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works Suite programs, you need the Product Key number located on the back of ...
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... 4 When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in a power-saving mode (Microsoft® Windows® XP). operating normally. On the desktop computer, a solid green light ... Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of all the components installed on your computer or all devices from the Drivers and Utilities media, remove the CD or DVD. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. The device ...
... 4 When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in a power-saving mode (Microsoft® Windows® XP). operating normally. On the desktop computer, a solid green light ... Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of all the components installed on your computer or all devices from the Drivers and Utilities media, remove the CD or DVD. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. The device ...