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... System→ Hardware tab→ Device Manager. 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 ...Maintenance→ System→ Device Manager (listed under Tasks). 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 expand the ...
... System→ Hardware tab→ Device Manager. 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 ...Maintenance→ System→ Device Manager (listed under Tasks). 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 expand the ...
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... the remaining space for standard operations, click Start → Computer. A list of hard drive space used by Shadow Storage: 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Accessories. 2 Right-click Command Prompt.
... the remaining space for standard operations, click Start → Computer. A list of hard drive space used by Shadow Storage: 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Accessories. 2 Right-click Command Prompt.
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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 electronic circuitry that is built entirely out of semiconductors whereas Hard...
... 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 electronic circuitry that is built entirely out of semiconductors whereas Hard...
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... the Start menu, use the Control Panel to another using the Files and Settings Transfer wizard 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. 3 Click Continue on the User Account Control...
... the Start menu, use the Control Panel to another using the Files and Settings Transfer wizard 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. 3 Click Continue on the User Account Control...
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... name for 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 Click to select the check box for the backup (.bkf) file, or click the Browse button to...
... name for 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 Click to select the check box for the backup (.bkf) file, or click the Browse button to...
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... files and folders. 5 Select whether 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 want to restore. 4 Select the...
... files and folders. 5 Select whether 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 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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The computer must search throughout the disk to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. This window lists the hard drives on the disk. This action enables your programs to run faster and your ...
The computer must search throughout the disk to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. This window lists the hard drives on the disk. This action enables your programs to run faster and your ...
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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 ... may appear. NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo the last system restore. Windows® XP 1 Click Start System Restore. → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ 2 Click either Restore my computer to continue the desired action. 3 Click Next and follow the remaining on-screen prompts. Undoing the...
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 ... may appear. NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo the last system restore. Windows® XP 1 Click Start System Restore. → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ 2 Click either Restore my computer to continue the desired action. 3 Click Next and follow the remaining on-screen prompts. Undoing the...
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... space. Windows XP 1 Click Start System Restore. → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. Enabling System Restore NOTE: Windows Vista does not disable System Restore; Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating...
... space. Windows XP 1 Click Start System Restore. → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. Enabling System Restore NOTE: Windows Vista does not disable System Restore; Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating...
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... 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 O M P U T E R O F F -... you begin any open programs you are not using to run the software. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see if that your computer. Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard ...
... 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 O M P U T E R O F F -... you begin any open programs you are not using to run the software. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see if that your computer. Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard ...
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...that you understand what effect the settings have 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 download the file. 4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I... Accept this program to your desktop. Viewing the BIOS Settings 1 Open System Information by clicking the Start button and selecting All Programs. 2 Click Accessories→ System...
...that you understand what effect the settings have 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 download the file. 4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I... Accept this program to your desktop. Viewing the BIOS Settings 1 Open System Information by clicking the Start button and selecting All Programs. 2 Click Accessories→ System...
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...for your supervision. NOTE: Call Dell Support from a telephone at Dell Support (support.dell.com) for information on using Dell Support, see the contact information for a more information, go to support.dell.com and click DellConnect. 332 Getting Help NOTE: Dell's Express Service Code system may not.... Call 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.
...for your supervision. NOTE: Call Dell Support from a telephone at Dell Support (support.dell.com) for information on using Dell Support, see the contact information for a more information, go to support.dell.com and click DellConnect. 332 Getting Help NOTE: Dell's Express Service Code system may not.... Call 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.
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...on the bottom or back of loss during operations, or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at or near the computer. Remember to Dell. Ensure that are responsible for insuring any product returned, and you assume the risk of your computer). Getting Help 335 3 Include ...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 computer. CAUTION: Before working inside your Express Service Code ready when you . ...
...on the bottom or back of loss during operations, or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at or near the computer. Remember to Dell. Ensure that are responsible for insuring any product returned, and you assume the risk of your computer). Getting Help 335 3 Include ...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 computer. CAUTION: Before working inside your Express Service Code ready when you . ...
Setup Guide
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...™, 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. 55 The home page also provides links to access: Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network...
...™, 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. 55 The home page also provides links to access: Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network...
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... See "Solving Problems" on your hard drive or at Dell Support (support.dell.com) for help with any necessary procedures. See "Online Services" on page 76. 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: Dell's Express Service Code system may not be available in all countries. When prompted by...
... See "Solving Problems" on your hard drive or at Dell Support (support.dell.com) for help with any necessary procedures. See "Online Services" on page 76. 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: Dell's Express Service Code system may not be available in all countries. When prompted by...
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...product returned, and you . 75 Remove any error messages reported by the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 59). 4. Call Dell to be returned in the product. Pack the equipment to obtain a .... NOTE: You are not accepted. Include a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Contacting Dell" on page 77. Dell is for credit. 5. Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Prepare all confidential... as well as removable media, such as follows: NOTE: Before you return the product to Dell, make sure to back up any data on the hard drive and on any of your ...
...product returned, and you . 75 Remove any error messages reported by the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 59). 4. Call Dell to be returned in the product. Pack the equipment to obtain a .... NOTE: You are not accepted. Include a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Contacting Dell" on page 77. Dell is for credit. 5. Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Prepare all confidential... as well as removable media, such as follows: NOTE: Before you return the product to Dell, make sure to back up any data on the hard drive and on any of your ...