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...computer does not start up 24 The computer stops responding 24 A program stops responding 25 A program crashes repeatedly 25 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system . . . . . 25 A solid blue screen appears 25 Other software problems 26 Memory Problems 26 Mouse Problems 27 Network Problems 28 ... Problems 32 If the screen is blank 32 If the screen is difficult to read 33 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 35 Dell Diagnostics 38 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 38 Drivers 40 What Is a Driver 40 Identifying Drivers 40 Reinstalling Drivers 40 4 Contents
...computer does not start up 24 The computer stops responding 24 A program stops responding 25 A program crashes repeatedly 25 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system . . . . . 25 A solid blue screen appears 25 Other software problems 26 Memory Problems 26 Mouse Problems 27 Network Problems 28 ... Problems 32 If the screen is blank 32 If the screen is difficult to read 33 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 35 Dell Diagnostics 38 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 38 Drivers 40 What Is a Driver 40 Identifying Drivers 40 Reinstalling Drivers 40 4 Contents
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...contract, online discussions with other Dell customers NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use the customized Dell Premier Support website at • Upgrades - Online discussion with technical support • Reference - dell.com. support.dell.com from technicians, and online..., such premier.support. Contact information, service call when contacting technical support. • Solutions - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to view the appropriate support ...
...contract, online discussions with other Dell customers NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use the customized Dell Premier Support website at • Upgrades - Online discussion with technical support • Reference - dell.com. support.dell.com from technicians, and online..., such premier.support. Contact information, service call when contacting technical support. • Solutions - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to view the appropriate support ...
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... the computer. Do not plug the network cable into the network adapter connector on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that it to the network adapter connector on the computer. Do not plug a network cable into place...
... the computer. Do not plug the network cable into the network adapter connector on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that it to the network adapter connector on the computer. Do not plug a network cable into place...
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... between the device and any other sources, your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Drivers What Is a Driver? All devices require a driver program. Dell ships your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Identifying Drivers If you may need to install drivers if you install drivers obtained from other programs that controls a device such as the keyboard...
... between the device and any other sources, your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Drivers What Is a Driver? All devices require a driver program. Dell ships your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Identifying Drivers If you may need to install drivers if you install drivers obtained from other programs that controls a device such as the keyboard...
Owner's Manual
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... tab and click Device Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for which you installed the new driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with the previously installed version. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click...
... tab and click Device Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for which you installed the new driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with the previously installed version. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click...
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...2 Click the task for information on the screen. All calendar dates with your computer, you can use Device Driver Rollback (see page 41) to resolve the problem. See the Windows Help and Support Center for System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on using the Operating System CD also deletes... Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Ensure that you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. If you received an Operating System CD with available restore points appear in this document were written for the...
...2 Click the task for information on the screen. All calendar dates with your computer, you can use Device Driver Rollback (see page 41) to resolve the problem. See the Windows Help and Support Center for System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on using the Operating System CD also deletes... Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Ensure that you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. If you received an Operating System CD with available restore points appear in this document were written for the...
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... files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts. 6 After the computer...the data before using PC Restore. If possible, back up all countries or on . Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to restore your hard drive to All Programs...Enabling System Restore If you received your computer. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is ...
... files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts. 6 After the computer...the data before using PC Restore. If possible, back up all countries or on . Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to restore your hard drive to All Programs...Enabling System Restore If you received your computer. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is ...
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.... Therefore, do so. 1 Save and close the PC Restore Removal window. 8 Restart the computer. Use the ResourceCD to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you installed the new device driver. To reinstall Windows XP, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Advanced Troubleshooting 45 Using...
.... Therefore, do so. 1 Save and close the PC Restore Removal window. 8 Restart the computer. Use the ResourceCD to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you installed the new device driver. To reinstall Windows XP, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Advanced Troubleshooting 45 Using...
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... sound problems, 31 volume, 31 sound connectors line-in, 51 line-out, 51 speaker problems, 31 volume, 31 specifications, 79 support contacting Dell, 94 policy, 92 support website, 8 system board, 54 System Restore, 41-42 system setup, 82 entering, 83 options, 84 screens, ...T technical support policy, 92 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 38 diagnostic lights, 35 Hardware Troubleshooter, 46 Help and Support Center, 8 restore to previous state, 41-42 tips, 19 U USB booting to devices, 88 connectors, 49, 51 W warranty information, 7 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 41 Hardware Troubleshooter, 46 ...
... sound problems, 31 volume, 31 sound connectors line-in, 51 line-out, 51 speaker problems, 31 volume, 31 specifications, 79 support contacting Dell, 94 policy, 92 support website, 8 system board, 54 System Restore, 41-42 system setup, 82 entering, 83 options, 84 screens, ...T technical support policy, 92 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 38 diagnostic lights, 35 Hardware Troubleshooter, 46 Help and Support Center, 8 restore to previous state, 41-42 tips, 19 U USB booting to devices, 88 connectors, 49, 51 W warranty information, 7 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 41 Hardware Troubleshooter, 46 ...