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...: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are optional and may be used in this document to change without the written permission of your computer. Intel and Pentium are not applicable. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2005-2006 Dell Inc. Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of Dell Inc.; is subject to Microsoft® Windows...
...: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are optional and may be used in this document to change without the written permission of your computer. Intel and Pentium are not applicable. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2005-2006 Dell Inc. Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of Dell Inc.; is subject to Microsoft® Windows...
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... be included on the Drivers and Utilities CD and the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Desktop System Software (DSS) Located on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for your computer or in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and...
... be included on the Drivers and Utilities CD and the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Desktop System Software (DSS) Located on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for your computer or in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and...
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...Are You Looking For? Find It Here • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Online... • Downloads - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - If you reinstall the operating system for your configuration. 6 Quick Reference Guide DSS provides critical updates for your computer, you use support.dell.com or contact technical support....
...Are You Looking For? Find It Here • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Online... • Downloads - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - If you reinstall the operating system for your configuration. 6 Quick Reference Guide DSS provides critical updates for your computer, you use support.dell.com or contact technical support....
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...is customized for corporate, government, and education customers. See your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Dell Premier Support Website - This website may not be available in certain regions. Desktop chassis •...computer configuration • Service contract for my computer • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as a modem) • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the ...
...is customized for corporate, government, and education customers. See your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Dell Premier Support Website - This website may not be available in certain regions. Desktop chassis •...computer configuration • Service contract for my computer • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as a modem) • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the ...
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... the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Then shut down your computer and try again. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you...
... the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Then shut down your computer and try again. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you...
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... the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data files on your operating system to the operating state it was in which they are considering reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to complete.... Therefore, do so. To verify that System Restore is unchecked. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to load ...
... the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data files on your operating system to the operating state it was in which they are considering reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to complete.... Therefore, do so. To verify that System Restore is unchecked. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to load ...
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...Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. 12 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you are prompted to provide further information regarding your network configuration, enter your settings, accept the default selections. The computer automatically restarts. screen appears, select No, not at the Welcome Dell... to Microsoft screen appears, click Next. 14 When the How will use the Drivers and Utilities CD while you are running the Windows operating system: NOTE: To access device drivers and user documentation, you must use this computer connect to complete the setup, ...
...Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. 12 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you are prompted to provide further information regarding your network configuration, enter your settings, accept the default selections. The computer automatically restarts. screen appears, select No, not at the Welcome Dell... to Microsoft screen appears, click Next. 14 When the How will use the Drivers and Utilities CD while you are running the Windows operating system: NOTE: To access device drivers and user documentation, you must use this computer connect to complete the setup, ...
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... conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 40 cover removing, 20 D Dell Premier Support website, 7 support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 32 diagnostics beep codes, 39 Dell Diagnostics, 32 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 documentation device, 5 online, 6-7 Quick Reference, 5 ResourceCD, 5 User's Guide, 5 drivers reinstalling, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 M Microsoft Windows label, 6 E error messages beep codes, 39 H hardware beep...
... conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 40 cover removing, 20 D Dell Premier Support website, 7 support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 32 diagnostics beep codes, 39 Dell Diagnostics, 32 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 documentation device, 5 online, 6-7 Quick Reference, 5 ResourceCD, 5 User's Guide, 5 drivers reinstalling, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 M Microsoft Windows label, 6 E error messages beep codes, 39 H hardware beep...
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R reinstalling drivers, 5 Windows XP, 42 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 32 S Service Tag, 6 software conflicts, 40 System Restore, 40 T troubleshooting conflicts, 40 Dell Diagnostics, 32 Hardware Troubleshooter, 40 Help and Support Center, 7 restore computer to previous operating state, 40 W Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 40 Help and Support Center, 7 reinstalling, 42 System Restore, 40 48 Index
R reinstalling drivers, 5 Windows XP, 42 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 32 S Service Tag, 6 software conflicts, 40 System Restore, 40 T troubleshooting conflicts, 40 Dell Diagnostics, 32 Hardware Troubleshooter, 40 Help and Support Center, 7 restore computer to previous operating state, 40 W Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 40 Help and Support Center, 7 reinstalling, 42 System Restore, 40 48 Index