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...→ System→ Device Manager (listed under Tasks). Exporting System Information as a Text File 1 Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. 2 On the File menu, click Export. 3 In File name, type the filename. 4 Select the file... type from the Save as type drop-down menu. 5 Click Save. Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System→ Hardware tab→ Device Manager. Double click Components to view a...
...→ System→ Device Manager (listed under Tasks). Exporting System Information as a Text File 1 Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. 2 On the File menu, click Export. 3 In File name, type the filename. 4 Select the file... type from the Save as type drop-down menu. 5 Click Save. Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System→ Hardware tab→ Device Manager. Double click Components to view a...
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... for other standard operations. 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. To determine the amount of drives and storage devices appears.
... for other standard operations. 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. To determine the amount of drives and storage devices appears.
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... using SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) or DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), instead 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 continue, click Continue. 5 Type the following : vssadmin resize shadowstorage /On=C: /Maxsize...
... using SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) or DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), instead 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 continue, click Continue. 5 Type the following : vssadmin resize shadowstorage /On=C: /Maxsize...
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... and follow the instructions on the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. 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. Transferring Files Between Computers Running Windows XP To transfer files and folders from one computer to another using ...
... and follow the instructions on the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. 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. Transferring Files Between Computers Running Windows XP To transfer files and folders from one computer to another using ...
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... procedure has been preconfigured, simply access the Backup or Restore Wizard and click Next and Finish where appropriate without changing settings. 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...
... procedure has been preconfigured, simply access the Backup or Restore Wizard and click Next and Finish where appropriate without changing settings. 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...
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... drive visible. To run backup for a drive that you used to replace existing files with the same name. 6 Click Start Restore. 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 must...
... drive visible. To run backup for a drive that you used to replace existing files with the same name. 6 Click Start Restore. 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 must...
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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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... Performance and Ensure Security) You should perform this procedure regularly, the defragmenting process should take only 5 to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. This reduces the time your hard drive. Disk Defragmenter combines all the parts of a file and open more quickly...
... Performance and Ensure Security) You should perform this procedure regularly, the defragmenting process should take only 5 to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. This reduces the time your hard drive. Disk Defragmenter combines all the parts of a file and open more quickly...
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otherwise, contact your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. If you are an administrator on the screen. In the event that System Restore did not resolve the ... box, type System Restore and press . 3 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. 266 Restoring Your Operating System 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...
otherwise, contact your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. If you are an administrator on the screen. In the event that System Restore did not resolve the ... box, type System Restore and press . 3 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. 266 Restoring Your Operating System 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...
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.... Enabling System Restore NOTE: Windows Vista does not disable System Restore; Windows XP 1 Click Start System Restore. → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on...
.... Enabling System Restore NOTE: Windows Vista does not disable System Restore; Windows XP 1 Click Start System Restore. → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on...
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... TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, CDS, ... CAUTION: Before you begin any open files and exit any of the procedures in an environment similar to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start Wizard→ Next. → All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility 2 Follow the instructions on the screen. 3 A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C ...
... TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, CDS, ... CAUTION: Before you begin any open files and exit any of the procedures in an environment similar to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start Wizard→ Next. → All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility 2 Follow the instructions on the screen. 3 A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C ...
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...apply to your environment. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to your system. System Setup 311 The file downloads to download the file. 4 ...If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this Agreement. Viewing the BIOS Settings 1 Open System Information by clicking the Start button and selecting All Programs. 2 Click Accessories...
...apply to your environment. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to your system. System Setup 311 The file downloads to download the file. 4 ...If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this Agreement. Viewing the BIOS Settings 1 Open System Information by clicking the Start button and selecting All Programs. 2 Click Accessories...
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... diagnose your problem and repair it all countries. 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. NOTE...: Call Dell Support from a telephone at Dell Support (support.dell.com) for your Express Service Code to route the call directly to support.dell.com. 4 Use Dell's extensive suite ...
... diagnose your problem and repair it all countries. 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. NOTE...: Call Dell Support from a telephone at Dell Support (support.dell.com) for your Express Service Code to route the call directly to support.dell.com. 4 Use Dell's extensive suite ...
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...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 computer. The code helps Dell's automated-support telephone system direct your computer before you call more ...efficiently. Remember to Dell. Ensure that the computer documentation is for your computer). Collect On Delivery (C.O.D.) ...
...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 computer. The code helps Dell's automated-support telephone system direct your computer before you call more ...efficiently. Remember to Dell. Ensure that the computer documentation is for your computer). Collect On Delivery (C.O.D.) ...
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... 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. 37 To launch the application, click the icon in the taskbar. The home page also provides...
... 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. 37 To launch the application, click the icon in the taskbar. The home page also provides...
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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. NOTE: Call Dell Support from a telephone near the computer so that pertain to the proper support personnel. Call your Express ... procedures. See "Solving Problems" on availability. 52 Fill out the "Diagnostic Checklist" on page 58. Use Dell's extensive suite of online services available at support.dell.com for a more extensive list of the services mentioned below are not always available in all locations outside the...
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. NOTE: Call Dell Support from a telephone near the computer so that pertain to the proper support personnel. Call your Express ... procedures. See "Solving Problems" on availability. 52 Fill out the "Diagnostic Checklist" on page 58. Use Dell's extensive suite of online services available at support.dell.com for a more extensive list of the services mentioned below are not always available in all locations outside the...
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lost removable media that belong with your return. 1. Include a copy of the box. Include any accessories that may be included with the item(s) being returned (power cables, software, guides, and so on) if the return is not responsible for ...in the product. Remove any of the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostic Checklist" on page 57), indicating the tests that you return the product to Dell, make sure to call your confidential, proprietary or personal information; Getting Help Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Prepare all confidential, proprietary...
lost removable media that belong with your return. 1. Include a copy of the box. Include any accessories that may be included with the item(s) being returned (power cables, software, guides, and so on) if the return is not responsible for ...in the product. Remove any of the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostic Checklist" on page 57), indicating the tests that you return the product to Dell, make sure to call your confidential, proprietary or personal information; Getting Help Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Prepare all confidential, proprietary...