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...Start or → Help and Support. Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. Double click Components to view a table identifying the component or device name and related... setting and configuration information. Finding Information 27 Device Specifications 1 Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. 2 Double click Components to expand the Components category. 3 Click the device category to ...
...Start or → Help and Support. Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. Double click Components to view a table identifying the component or device name and related... setting and configuration information. Finding Information 27 Device Specifications 1 Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. 2 Double click Components to expand the Components category. 3 Click the device category to ...
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The free space on page 265). A list of hard drive space used by Shadow Storage: 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Accessories. 2 Right-click Command Prompt. Shadow Storage Shadow Storage is space reserved on the hard drive for conducting a System Restore (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® ...
The free space on page 265). A list of hard drive space used by Shadow Storage: 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Accessories. 2 Right-click Command Prompt. Shadow Storage Shadow Storage is space reserved on the hard drive for conducting a System Restore (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® ...
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... device that uses solid-state memory to confirm that is built entirely out of space used by Shadow Storage 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Accessories. 2 Right-click Command Prompt. 3 Click Run as administrator. 4 If a window appears asking permission to Shadow Storage. Solid-State Drive (SSD) A solid-state drive (SSD) is...
... device that uses solid-state memory to confirm that is built entirely out of space used by Shadow Storage 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Accessories. 2 Right-click Command Prompt. 3 Click Run as administrator. 4 If a window appears asking permission to Shadow Storage. Solid-State Drive (SSD) A solid-state drive (SSD) is...
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If Windows Easy Transfer is not listed in Windows XP: 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools. 2 Select Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 3 Follow the instructions on the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel ...
If Windows Easy Transfer is not listed in Windows XP: 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools. 2 Select Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 3 Follow the instructions on the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel ...
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... then make any backup options you want, such as data verification or hardware compression, click Advanced. Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode in the Backup or Restore Wizard. 3 On the Backup tab→ Job→ New. 4 Specify the files and...
... then make any backup options you want, such as data verification or hardware compression, click Advanced. Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode in the Backup or Restore Wizard. 3 On the Backup tab→ Job→ New. 4 Specify the files and...
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... the drive and make the drive visible. To do so, open the program that is "hidden". Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode. 3 On the Restore and Manage Media tab, select the files and folders you want to restore. 4 Select the...
... the drive and make the drive visible. To do so, open the program that is "hidden". Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode. 3 On the Restore and Manage Media tab, select the files and folders you want to restore. 4 Select the...
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Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Cleanup. 2 Disk Cleanup calculates how much space on your drive will be free if you run the cleanup. 3 Click OK. ...
Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Cleanup. 2 Disk Cleanup calculates how much space on your drive will be free if you run the cleanup. 3 Click OK. ...
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... parts of a file that are fragmented into one location. The computer must search throughout the disk to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. The Disk Defragmenter window opens. Disk Defragmenter combines all the parts of a file and open more quickly. Before defragmenting...
... parts of a file that are fragmented into one location. The computer must search throughout the disk to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. The Disk Defragmenter window opens. Disk Defragmenter combines all the parts of a file and open more quickly. Before defragmenting...
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... type System Restore and press . 3 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. 266 Restoring Your Operating System otherwise, contact your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and ... Click Next and follow the remaining on the computer, click Continue; Windows® XP 1 Click Start System Restore. → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ 2 Click either Restore my computer to an earlier time or Create a restore point. 3 Click Next and follow the remaining...
... type System Restore and press . 3 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. 266 Restoring Your Operating System otherwise, contact your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and ... Click Next and follow the remaining on the computer, click Continue; Windows® XP 1 Click Start System Restore. → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ 2 Click either Restore my computer to an earlier time or Create a restore point. 3 Click Next and follow the remaining...
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... unchecked under Automatic restore points. Windows XP 1 Click Start System Restore. → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) only as the last method to Windows XP. Enabling System Restore NOTE...
... unchecked under Automatic restore points. Windows XP 1 Click Start System Restore. → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) only as the last method to Windows XP. Enabling System Restore NOTE...
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...Homepage at least 8 to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start Wizard→ Next. → All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility 2 Follow the instructions on page 337. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save ... • Ensure that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting See "Contacting Dell" on the screen. 3 A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see if that your...
...Homepage at least 8 to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start Wizard→ Next. → All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility 2 Follow the instructions on page 337. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save ... • Ensure that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting See "Contacting Dell" on the screen. 3 A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see if that your...
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...The file downloads to your system. Viewing the BIOS Settings 1 Open System Information by clicking the Start button and selecting All Programs. 2 Click Accessories→ System Tools → System Information. 3 Locate the BIOS Version/Date item in the BIOS, such as date and time or system password... See "Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program" on the computer, do not change the settings for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file. 4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this...
...The file downloads to your system. Viewing the BIOS Settings 1 Open System Information by clicking the Start button and selecting All Programs. 2 Click Accessories→ System Tools → System Information. 3 Locate the BIOS Version/Date item in the BIOS, such as date and time or system password... See "Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program" on the computer, do not change the settings for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file. 4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this...
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...supervision. NOTE: Call Dell Support from a telephone at Dell Support (support.dell.com) for help with any necessary procedures. For more extensive list of Dell Support online services and features. 5 If the preceding steps have an Express Service Code, open the Dell Accessories folder, double-click ...the Express Service Code icon, and follow the directions. 4 Use Dell's extensive suite of online services ...
...supervision. NOTE: Call Dell Support from a telephone at Dell Support (support.dell.com) for help with any necessary procedures. For more extensive list of Dell Support online services and features. 5 If the preceding steps have an Express Service Code, open the Dell Accessories folder, double-click ...the Express Service Code icon, and follow the directions. 4 Use Dell's extensive suite of online services ...
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... subject to the retailer's return policy. Collect On Delivery (C.O.D.) packages are responsible for insuring any product returned, and you . The code helps Dell's automated-support telephone system direct your computer. You may also be refused at or near the computer. Returns that are also responsible for paying ...Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 336), indicating the tests that you have run and any error messages reported by the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). 4 Include any accessories that belong with your call .
... subject to the retailer's return policy. Collect On Delivery (C.O.D.) packages are responsible for insuring any product returned, and you . The code helps Dell's automated-support telephone system direct your computer. You may also be refused at or near the computer. Returns that are also responsible for paying ...Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 336), indicating the tests that you have run and any error messages reported by the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). 4 Include any accessories that belong with your call .
Setup Guide
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... Solution Station™, and Online Scan with PC CheckUp) About Your System (System Documentation, Warranty Information, System Information, Upgrades & Accessories) For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. 50 To launch the application, click the icon in the taskbar. Using Support Tools...
... Solution Station™, and Online Scan with PC CheckUp) About Your System (System Documentation, Warranty Information, System Information, Upgrades & Accessories) For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. 50 To launch the application, click the icon in the taskbar. Using Support Tools...
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.... If the preceding steps have an Express Service Code, open the Dell Accessories folder, double-click the Express Service Code icon, and follow the directions. When prompted by Dell's automated telephone system, enter your local Dell representative for information on page 70. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 54 for procedures on page 67 for information...
.... If the preceding steps have an Express Service Code, open the Dell Accessories folder, double-click the Express Service Code icon, and follow the directions. When prompted by Dell's automated telephone system, enter your local Dell representative for information on page 70. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 54 for procedures on page 67 for information...
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... and all items being returned (power cables, software, guides, and so on) if the return is not responsible for any of your region, see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 54). 4. You are responsible for the return. 3. Getting Help 2. Include a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostic Checklist... error messages reported by the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 72. For the telephone number to back up any data on the hard drive and on any other storage device in the original (or equivalent) packing materials. Include any accessories that may be returned in the...
... and all items being returned (power cables, software, guides, and so on) if the return is not responsible for any of your region, see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 54). 4. You are responsible for the return. 3. Getting Help 2. Include a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostic Checklist... error messages reported by the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 72. For the telephone number to back up any data on the hard drive and on any other storage device in the original (or equivalent) packing materials. Include any accessories that may be returned in the...