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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 Operating...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 Operating...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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... operating state (without affecting data files. 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 ...: Make regular backups of your 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 data files. Use the disc only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. •...
... operating state (without affecting data files. 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 ...: Make regular backups of your 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 data files. Use the disc only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. •...
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...-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. To see if System Restore is unchecked under Automatic restore points. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) only as the last method to Windows XP. If you received your computer. Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data...
...-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. To see if System Restore is unchecked under Automatic restore points. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) only as the last method to Windows XP. If you received your computer. Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data...
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... state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The restore process begins and may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to complete. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, ...messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. If possible, back up all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. To access the command prompt, type administrator in when you purchased ...
... state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The restore process begins and may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to complete. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, ...messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. If possible, back up all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. To access the command prompt, type administrator in when you purchased ...
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Contents Restoring Your Operating System 44 System Restore 44 Dell Factory Image Restore 45 Operating System Reinstallation 47 Getting Help 49 Technical Support and Customer Service 50 DellConnect 50 Online Services 51 Automated Order-Status Service 52 Product Information 52 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 53 Before You Call 54 Contacting Dell 55 Finding More Information and Resources 56 Specifications 58 Appendix 66 Macrovision Product Notice 66 Index 67 4
Contents Restoring Your Operating System 44 System Restore 44 Dell Factory Image Restore 45 Operating System Reinstallation 47 Getting Help 49 Technical Support and Customer Service 50 DellConnect 50 Online Services 51 Automated Order-Status Service 52 Product Information 52 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 53 Before You Call 54 Contacting Dell 55 Finding More Information and Resources 56 Specifications 58 Appendix 66 Macrovision Product Notice 66 Index 67 4
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...data on the hard drive. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. NOTE: Your computer does not have left the computer in the following ways: • System Restore returns your computer to restore your operating system problem. This ...procedure permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any external storage device for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your hard drive to the operating state it to an earlier operating state without affecting ...
...data on the hard drive. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. NOTE: Your computer does not have left the computer in the following ways: • System Restore returns your computer to restore your operating system problem. This ...procedure permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any external storage device for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your hard drive to the operating state it to an earlier operating state without affecting ...
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... and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve the issue, you received your Dell™ computer to continue the desired action. 3. Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. Dell Factory Image Restore WARNING: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all open files and exit any...
... and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve the issue, you received your Dell™ computer to continue the desired action. 3. Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. Dell Factory Image Restore WARNING: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all open files and exit any...
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.... 3. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as a local user. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to restore your operating system. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4....; Dell Factory Image Restore 1. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Turn on . This option restores your configuration, you may not be available in the User name field, then click OK. 6. NOTE: Depending upon your hard drive to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. ...
.... 3. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as a local user. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to restore your operating system. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4....; Dell Factory Image Restore 1. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Turn on . This option restores your configuration, you may not be available in the User name field, then click OK. 6. NOTE: Depending upon your hard drive to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. ...
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... you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to correct a problem with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. Operating System Reinstallation Before you Begin If you want ...operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to complete. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. The restore process begins and may take five or more minutes to factory condition. 9. ...use System Restore to return your primary hard drive. Restoring Your Operating System 7. NOTE: If you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the ...
... you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to correct a problem with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. Operating System Reinstallation Before you Begin If you want ...operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to complete. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. The restore process begins and may take five or more minutes to factory condition. 9. ...use System Restore to return your primary hard drive. Restoring Your Operating System 7. NOTE: If you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the ...
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Index A AC adapter size and weight 64 airflow, allowing 5 B backups creating 30 C calling Dell 54 CDs, playing and creating 28 chipset 59 computer capabilities 28 computer, setting up 5 conserving energy 29 Contacting Dell online 55 customer service 50 customizing your desktop 29 your energy settings 29 D damage, avoiding 5 data, backing up 30 DellConnect 50 Dell Diagnostics 41 Dell Factory Image Restore 44 Dell Support Center 38 Dell support website 57 Dell Technology Guide for further information 56 Diagnostic Checklist 54 67
Index A AC adapter size and weight 64 airflow, allowing 5 B backups creating 30 C calling Dell 54 CDs, playing and creating 28 chipset 59 computer capabilities 28 computer, setting up 5 conserving energy 29 Contacting Dell online 55 customer service 50 customizing your desktop 29 your energy settings 29 D damage, avoiding 5 data, backing up 30 DellConnect 50 Dell Diagnostics 41 Dell Factory Image Restore 44 Dell Support Center 38 Dell support website 57 Dell Technology Guide for further information 56 Diagnostic Checklist 54 67
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network speed testing 32 P power problems, solving 33 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 31 processor 58 products information and purchasing 52 R reinstalling Windows 44 resources, finding more 56 restoring factory image 45 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 53 SIM 8 software features 28 software problems 35 solving problems 31 specifications 58 support email addresses 51 support sites worldwide 50 System Messages 39 System Restore 44 U USB PowerShare 16 Index 69
network speed testing 32 P power problems, solving 33 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 31 processor 58 products information and purchasing 52 R reinstalling Windows 44 resources, finding more 56 restoring factory image 45 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 53 SIM 8 software features 28 software problems 35 solving problems 31 specifications 58 support email addresses 51 support sites worldwide 50 System Messages 39 System Restore 44 U USB PowerShare 16 Index 69