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... Backing up Files 117 Windows Vista 117 Windows XP 118 Running Backup When the Settings Have Been Preconfigured 118 Running Backup With Hidden Drives 119 Restoring Files 119 Windows Vista 119 Windows XP 119 9 Managing Applications (Programs) . . . 121 Installing Applications on Your Computer 121 Installing Applications From a CD or DVD With...
... Backing up Files 117 Windows Vista 117 Windows XP 118 Running Backup When the Settings Have Been Preconfigured 118 Running Backup With Hidden Drives 119 Restoring Files 119 Windows Vista 119 Windows XP 119 9 Managing Applications (Programs) . . . 121 Installing Applications on Your Computer 121 Installing Applications From a CD or DVD With...
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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 ... Lights 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 ... Lights 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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...'s guide for your computer. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. System Restore can be auto-detected by your mouse when the mouse is connected to install the appropriate drivers manually. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer...
...'s guide for your computer. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. System Restore can be auto-detected by your mouse when the mouse is connected to install the appropriate drivers manually. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer...
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... keypad of numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (The numeric keypad on page 79. For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265 HINT: If you still have to perform different sets of functions: • Alphanumeric keys for typing letters, numbers...
... keypad of numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (The numeric keypad on page 79. For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265 HINT: If you still have to perform different sets of functions: • Alphanumeric keys for typing letters, numbers...
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... left-arrow key Moves the cursor to the Recycle Bin. with an arrow key Selects a block of the next word. Windows logo key and Restores all open items. Cycles through items in the order in a window or on the desktop, or select text within a document. Deletes the selected...Minimizes all minimized windows. This key combination functions as a toggle to the beginning of text. and right-arrow key Moves the cursor to restore minimized windows following the use of the previous word. with any arrow key Selects more than one item in which they were opened. Windows...
... left-arrow key Moves the cursor to the Recycle Bin. with an arrow key Selects a block of the next word. Windows logo key and Restores all open items. Cycles through items in the order in a window or on the desktop, or select text within a document. Deletes the selected...Minimizes all minimized windows. This key combination functions as a toggle to the beginning of text. and right-arrow key Moves the cursor to restore minimized windows following the use of the previous word. with any arrow key Selects more than one item in which they were opened. Windows...
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... the amount of drives and storage devices appears. Shadow Storage Shadow Storage is space reserved on the hard drive for conducting a System Restore (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on drive C (the hard drive) is available for other standard operations. The free space on page 265). A list of hard drive...
... the amount of drives and storage devices appears. Shadow Storage Shadow Storage is space reserved on the hard drive for conducting a System Restore (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on drive C (the hard drive) is available for other standard operations. The free space on page 265). A list of hard drive...
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.... 3 If a window appears asking permission to continue, click Continue. 4 Scroll down the list to see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265) to return your media drive. Drives and Media 79 HINT: You must be logged in with a [!]) on your operating system....a problem occurs on the device icon. If an exclamation point is a program that existed before you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with administrator privileges to the device name, you : • Upgrade your operating ...
.... 3 If a window appears asking permission to continue, click Continue. 4 Scroll down the list to see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265) to return your media drive. Drives and Media 79 HINT: You must be logged in with a [!]) on your operating system....a problem occurs on the device icon. If an exclamation point is a program that existed before you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with administrator privileges to the device name, you : • Upgrade your operating ...
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... data you want to keep before continuing. 8 Under Free Disk Selection, click the check box next to the hard drive(s) you want to rebuild by restoring the data to a replacement drive. 1 Launch Nvidia MediaShield. 2 Click to include in the array. 9 Click Finish. The MediaShield RAID management utility window appears and displays...
... data you want to keep before continuing. 8 Under Free Disk Selection, click the check box next to the hard drive(s) you want to rebuild by restoring the data to a replacement drive. 1 Launch Nvidia MediaShield. 2 Click to include in the array. 9 Click Finish. The MediaShield RAID management utility window appears and displays...
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... the maximum available size. 6 Press to create the volume. 7 Press to confirm that you want to include in your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on the main Intel RAID Option ROM utility screen. 9 Press the up - and down -arrow keys to include in the Selected window...
... the maximum available size. 6 Press to create the volume. 7 Press to confirm that you want to include in your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on the main Intel RAID Option ROM utility screen. 9 Press the up - and down -arrow keys to include in the Selected window...
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Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is restored exactly as you want to disk, a power failure while on your hard disk. Use hibernation to use the computer for example, when you left it ... must turn off , so that you will be away from the computer for an extended time while working again. When you left it. Hibernation is restored exactly as you restart the computer, your desktop is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the power to your desktop state to...
Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is restored exactly as you want to disk, a power failure while on your hard disk. Use hibernation to use the computer for example, when you left it ... must turn off , so that you will be away from the computer for an extended time while working again. When you left it. Hibernation is restored exactly as you restart the computer, your desktop is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the power to your desktop state to...
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..., but can only alter or delete files he or she has contributed. 114 Files and Folders Type the name of the person you need to restore the file. HINT: When you delete a file, Windows places the file in the Recycle Bin in case you want to share files with, click Check...
..., but can only alter or delete files he or she has contributed. 114 Files and Folders Type the name of the person you need to restore the file. HINT: When you delete a file, Windows places the file in the Recycle Bin in case you want to share files with, click Check...
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..., click Advanced. Running Backup When the Settings Have Been Preconfigured If a backup procedure has been preconfigured, simply access the Backup or Restore Wizard and click Next and Finish where appropriate without changing settings. The wizard will take you through the options and then start the ...Folders 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 folders you want to back up by clicking the Tools menu...
..., click Advanced. Running Backup When the Settings Have Been Preconfigured If a backup procedure has been preconfigured, simply access the Backup or Restore Wizard and click Next and Finish where appropriate without changing settings. The wizard will take you through the options and then start the ...Folders 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 folders you want to back up by clicking the Tools menu...
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... the program that is "hidden". Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel → System and Maintenance → Backup and Restore Center. 2 Click either Restore files or Restore computer. 3 Click Continue on User Account Control dialog box and follow the instructions on your computer. Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup..... To run backup for a drive that you used to replace existing files with the same name. 6 Click Start Restore. Restoring Files You can restore your backed-up files and folders. 5 Select whether to hide the drive and make the drive visible. Files and ...
... the program that is "hidden". Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel → System and Maintenance → Backup and Restore Center. 2 Click either Restore files or Restore computer. 3 Click Continue on User Account Control dialog box and follow the instructions on your computer. Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup..... To run backup for a drive that you used to replace existing files with the same name. 6 Click Start Restore. Restoring Files You can restore your backed-up files and folders. 5 Select whether to hide the drive and make the drive visible. Files and ...
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... Protocol (ICMP) settings allow exceptions. The Advanced tab allows more specific settings. • The Network Connection Settings tab provides the option for a complete Windows Firewall restore. Accessing the Internet 181 The shields to operate without Windows Firewall interfering or sending a message that a program was blocked.
... Protocol (ICMP) settings allow exceptions. The Advanced tab allows more specific settings. • The Network Connection Settings tab provides the option for a complete Windows Firewall restore. Accessing the Internet 181 The shields to operate without Windows Firewall interfering or sending a message that a program was blocked.
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... information. • To use a directory service, click Select Members, and then click Find. Windows Vista 1 Click Start Center. → System and Maintenance→ Backup and Restore 2 Click Back up the folder, copy it is defined. Select a directory service from the drop-down list at the end of the text box. •...
... information. • To use a directory service, click Select Members, and then click Find. Windows Vista 1 Click Start Center. → System and Maintenance→ Backup and Restore 2 Click Back up the folder, copy it is defined. Select a directory service from the drop-down list at the end of the text box. •...
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... System You can use it was in when you purchased the computer. 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 computer to an earlier operating state without...
... System You can use it was in when you purchased the computer. 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 computer to an earlier operating state without...
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...: Before you may undo the last system restore. otherwise, contact your Dell™ computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open , or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. NOTE: The User Account Control window may...
...: Before you may undo the last system restore. otherwise, contact your Dell™ computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open , or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. NOTE: The User Account Control window may...
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... problem. To see if System Restore is unchecked. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer. Restoring Your Operating System 267 Enabling System Restore NOTE: Windows Vista does not disable System Restore; Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on...
... problem. To see if System Restore is unchecked. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer. Restoring Your Operating System 267 Enabling System Restore NOTE: Windows Vista does not disable System Restore; Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on...
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...7 Click the check box to confirm that you may take five or more minutes to complete. The restore process begins and may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on as...Click Finish to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options window. 2 Select Repair Your Computer. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to reboot the system. 268 Restoring Your Operating System To access the command prompt, type administrator in when you received your configuration, you...
...7 Click the check box to confirm that you may take five or more minutes to complete. The restore process begins and may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on as...Click Finish to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options window. 2 Select Repair Your Computer. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to reboot the system. 268 Restoring Your Operating System To access the command prompt, type administrator in when you received your configuration, you...
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...the Source of the Driver" on page 79). After you reinstall the operating system, you to 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. Using the Operating System Media ...a Driver With a Previous Version of a Device Problem" on page 79. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your primary hard drive. NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on page 265). To reinstall Windows, you need...
...the Source of the Driver" on page 79). After you reinstall the operating system, you to 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. Using the Operating System Media ...a Driver With a Previous Version of a Device Problem" on page 79. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your primary hard drive. NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on page 265). To reinstall Windows, you need...