Dell 2300 Drivers, Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State, What Is a Driver?

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1.Click the Start button.

2.Click Help and Support.

3.Click System Restore.

4.Follow the instructions on the screen.

Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State

If problems occur after installing a device driver, first try using Device Driver Rollback. If that is unsuccessful, then use System Restore.

NOTICE: Before restoring the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close all open files and close all open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete.

1.Click the Start button, point to All ProgramsAccessoriesSystem Tools, and then click System Restore.

2.Ensure that Restore my computer to an earlier time is selected, and then click Next.

3.Click a calendar date to which you want to restore your computer.

The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that allows you to see and select restore points. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in bold.

4.Select a restore point, and then click Next.

If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that restore point is automatically selected. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that you prefer.

5.Click Next.

The Restoration Complete screen appears after System Restore finishes collecting data, and then the computer automatically restarts.

6.After the computer restarts, click OK.

To change the restore point, you can either repeat the steps using a different restore point, or you can undo the restoration.

Undoing the Last System Restore

NOTICE: Before undoing the last system restore, save and close all open files and close all open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete.

1.Click the Start button, point to All ProgramsAccessoriesSystem Tools, and then click System Restore.

2.Select Undo my last restoration and click Next.

3.Click Next.

The System Restore screen appears, and then the computer automatically restarts.

4.After the computer restarts, click OK.

Enabling System Restore

If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically disabled. To see if System Restore is enabled:

1.Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel.

2.Click Performance and Maintenance.

3.Click System.

4.Click the System Restore tab.

5.Make sure that Turn off System Restore is unchecked.

Drivers

What Is a Driver?

A driver is a program that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. All devices require a driver program.

A driver acts like a translator between the device and the programs that use the device. Each device has its own set of specialized commands that only its driver recognizes.

Many drivers such as the keyboard driver come with your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. You may need to install drivers if:

You upgrade your operating system.

You reinstall your operating system.

You connect or install a new device.

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Contents Dell Dimension Hints, Notices, and CautionsAbbreviations and Acronyms Beep Codes Advanced TroubleshootingUsing System Restore Creating a Restore PointRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Undoing the Last System RestoreWhat Is a Driver? DriversReinstalling Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesIdentifying Drivers Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click System Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPBefore You Reinstall Reinstalling Windows XPReinstall the appropriate drivers Reinstalling Drivers and SoftwareDocumentation Finding Information for Your ComputerWhat Are You Looking For? Find it Here Click User and system guides, and then click Users guides Printed DocumentationOnline Documentation Downloading the Tell Me How Help File and Associated FilesViewing the Tell Me How Help File Click Turn off Adding and Replacing PartsShutting Down the Computer Removing the Computer CoverLooking Inside Your Computer Adding or Removing Cards Remove the computer cover Adding Memory Removing CardsReplace the computer cover Close the computer cover Removing the Front PanelRemove the computer cover Removing the Front-Panel Insert Hard DriveRemove the computer cover Remove the front panel Replace the computer cover Floppy Drive Replacing the CD/DVD Drive Replace the front panel Replace the computer cover Adding a Second CD/DVD DriveRemoving the Microprocessor Replacing the MicroprocessorInstalling the Microprocessor Removing the System Board Replacing the System BoardInstalling the System Board Remove the computer cover Remove the floppy driveRemove the microprocessor heat sink Replace the floppy drive Replace the computer cover Replacing the Power SupplyRemoving the Power Supply Replacing the Power SupplyReplacing the Computer Cover Replacing the BatteryBack to Contents Finding Help Information Solving ProblemsBattery Problems Drive Problems Floppy drive problemsDVD drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsCD drive problems Problems writing to a CD-RW driveProgram stops responding Error MessagesGeneral Problems Computer stops respondingSolid blue screen appears Other software problemsOther technical problems General hardware problems Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating systemKeyboard Problems Mouse ProblemsNetwork Problems Printer Problems Power ProblemsNo sound from speakers Scanner ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems No sound from headphonesIf the screen is difficult to read Video and Monitor ProblemsAdjust the Windows display settings If the screen is blankTechnical Specifications Controls and Lights PowerVideo AudioMain Screen System Setup ProgramEntering the System Setup Program OverviewOption Function Advanced ScreenPeripheral Configuration Submenu IDE Configuration SubmenuDescribed in IDE Primary Master Submenu Mode Diskette Configuration SubmenuEvent Log Configuration Submenu IDE Primary Master SubmenuSecurity Screen Power ScreenLast State Boot ScreenClearing Forgotten Passwords Exit ScreenShut down the computer Clearing Cmos Technical Overview Internal View System Board Connectors and SocketsDC Power Connector P7 Power Supply DC Connector Pin AssignmentsDC Power Connector P1 DC Power Connectors P2, P3, P5, and P6DC Power Connector P8 Front View Back View Controls and LightsFront View Back ViewBack to Contents Hints, Notices, and Cautions
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