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How To Reinstall Windows 7 On Dell Inspiron N4010 System Recovery Password
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Dell Technology Guide - Page 9
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... Files 114 Windows Vista 114 Windows XP 115 Sharing Files With Password Protection. . . . . . 115
Restricting Access to a File 115
Transferring Files and Settings to a New Computer . . 116 Transferring Files From a Computer Running Windows XP to a Computer Running Windows Vista 116 Transferring Files Between Computers Running Windows XP 117
Backing up Files 117 Windows Vista 117 Windows XP...
Dell Technology Guide - Page 15
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..., or Blu-ray Disc Media . . . . . 205
5.1 Audio 207 Setting up the 5.1 Audio Connections 207
Laptop Media Devices (MP3 Players 208 Connecting a Laptop Media Device (MP3 Player) to Your Computer 208 Setting up the Laptop Media Device to Sync in Windows Media Player 208 Setting up the Laptop Media Device the First Time 209
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Dell Technology Guide - Page 19
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... Factory Image Restore 267
Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268
Using the Operating System Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista . . . . 269
20 Troubleshooting 271
Troubleshooting Tools 272 Power Lights for Desktop Computers 273 Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers . . . . . 274 Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers 275 System Messages...
Dell Technology Guide - Page 76
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... driver that are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Resource CD has identified these components in your system window. 5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next.
If you want to reinstall and follow the instructions on the screen. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities menu displays drivers only for the...
Dell Technology Guide - Page 80
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...-click the type of device for which you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media.
5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. HINT: The drivers for... on the screen. Manually Reinstalling a Driver
1 Download the driver for additionally installed devices may not be included on the screen.
3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers...
Dell Technology Guide - Page 83
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...window may support other RAID levels (5, 10, 50). The number of data integrity.
• RAID level 0+1 is recommended for higher performance and data integrity
• RAID level 5 is a disk storage configuration that increases performance or data redundancy. For information about these levels, see support.dell...) is recommended for and attempt recovery of all data.
FOR MORE ...
Dell Technology Guide - Page 154
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...in the user documentation for your wireless network card.
Windows XP
1 Click Start
, right-click My Computer and select Properties.
2 Click the Hardware tab.
3 Click Device Manager→ Network Adapters. Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card
If ..., or use the Device Manager (see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on the Dell Support website at support...
Dell Technology Guide - Page 254
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...your user identity and helps keep your unique fingerprint to provide more about creating secure passwords, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or
→ Help and Support. These cards ...reader, the reader uses your Dell computer secure.
254
Security and Privacy These cards do not require any physical contact with a strip sensor.
There are laptop credit-card shaped devices with...
Dell Technology Guide - Page 267
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... possible, back up the data before using these options.
NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of low disk space. Therefore...
Dell Technology Guide - Page 268
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... system and factory-installed applications have been restored to factory condition.
8 Click Finish to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore.
The System Recovery Options window appears.
3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on the computer.
Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music...
Dell Technology Guide - Page 269
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..., you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media
NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to correct a problem with your computer. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to complete...
Dell Technology Guide - Page 275
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... NOTE THIS C H E C K P O I N T A N D C O N T A C T D E L L TE C H N I C A L S U P P O R T - Replace the CPU fan (see the Service Manual for Laptop Computers
Typically laptop computers have keyboard status lights located above the keyboard. Possible HDD failure during HDD boot test (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for assistance). During normal operation, the keyboard status lights display...
Setup Guide - Page 7
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INSPIRON
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
This section provides information about setting up your laptop may result in permanent damage to accumulate in an enclosed space, such as a closed briefcase, while it is normal... hot. Before Setting Up Your Computer
When positioning your computer in the air vents. Restricting airflow around your Dell™ Inspiron™ laptop.
Setup Guide - Page 11
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... setting up Microsoft® Windows® for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. The Windows setup screens will need to... some time to reinstall the operating system. NOTE: For more operating system specific information.
9 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Set Up the Operating System
Your Dell computer is recommended ...
Setup Guide - Page 12
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... the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. You can be used to restore your computer to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)
NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer...
Setup Guide - Page 44
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... also edit and view digital photographs and images. Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Software Features
NOTE: For more information, click Start →... normally enter manually, such as a user ID and password for software installed on your computer to the Internet, ... purchase order for a Windows account or a secure web site. Check your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals.
For more...
Setup Guide - Page 45
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...upload/download speeds.
Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon on your computer using a password‑protected account.
Optional software ...recovery service that appear on connected TVs, projectors, and home theater equipment. Dell DataSafe Online Backup
NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online may not be recorded to delldatasafe.com. To schedule backups:
1.
Using Your Inspiron Laptop...
Setup Guide - Page 62
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... not resolve your problem
System recovery media
when operating system failure prevents the use of the following options:
CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc permanently deletes all data files on your computer
NOTE: The Operating System disc may not ship with your computer.
INSPIRON
Restoring Your Operating System...
Setup Guide - Page 78
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... computer
reinstall laptop system software find more information about the Microsoft® Windows® operating system and features
upgrade your computer with new or additional components like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part
See:
"System Recovery Media" on page 65 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 56 "My Dell Downloads" on page 52 support.dell.com...
Setup Guide - Page 80
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... configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer.
Computer Model
Computer Information
Dell™ Inspiron™ N4010
Processor
Type
Intel® Core™ i3 Intel Core i5 Intel Pentium®
System chipset
Flash EPROM Graphics bus
Mobile Intel 5 series express chipset...
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