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Restoring Your Operating System

Operating System

Reinstallation

If you are considering reinstalling the Microsoft Windows operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback.

To roll back a device driver:

1.Click Start .

2.Right-click Computer.

3.Click Properties→ Device Manager.

4.Right-click the device for which the new driver is installed, and click Properties.

5.Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver.

If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your operating system to the operating state it was in before you installed the new device driver. See “System Restore” on page 56.

CAUTION: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on your primary hard drive. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer.

The following are required for reinstalling Microsoft Windows operating systems:

•Dell Operating System disc

•Dell Drivers and Utilities disc

NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc to load any required drivers. Depending on the region from which you ordered your computer, or whether you requested the disc, the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc and Operating System disc may not ship with your computer.

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE September 2009 P/N 8X93C Rev. A00 Contents Index Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Before Setting Up Your ComputerConnect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Optional Press the Power Button Set Up Microsoft Windows Install the SIM Card Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wired Connection Connect to the Internet OptionalSetting Up a Wireless Connection Click Start → Connect ToSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop Right View FeaturesUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front View Features Battery Computer Base and Keyboard Features Power button Turns the computer on or off when pressed Touch Pad Gestures ScrollZoom Multimedia Control Keys System Setup Bios UtilityTo access the Function Key Behavior Windows Mobility CenterUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Using the Optical Drive Disc Spindle Optical drive tray Eject button Display Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Extended Battery Life pop-up appears Click Show Settings Dell Extended Battery LifeRemoving and Replacing the Battery Click What is Dell Extended Battery Life?Using Your Inspiron Laptop Entertainment and Multimedia Software FeaturesProductivity and Communication Customizing the DesktopCustomizing Your Energy Settings If the User Account Control window appears, click Continue Transferring Information to a New ComputerBacking Up Your Data Click Start → Control PanelDell DataSafe Online Backup Add an Icon Dell DockAdd a Category Remove a Category or IconBeep Codes Solving ProblemsBeep Code Possible Problem Wired Connections Network ProblemsWireless Connections Power Problems Solving Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message Memory ProblemsIf you experience other memory problems Click End Task If a program stops respondingClick Applications If you have other software problems About Your System System Using Support ToolsDell Support Center Using Support Tools System MessagesThem Hardware Troubleshooter Click Start → Help and SupportDell Diagnostics Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveIf PSA is invoked Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc Restoring Your Operating System InspironSystem Restore Click Undo System Restore and click Next Dell Factory Image Restore Confirm Data Deletion screen appears Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver Operating System ReinstallationClick Properties→ Device Manager Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears Getting Help Technical Support and Customer Service DellConnectDell Support e-mail addresses Online ServicesDell Support websites Automated Order-Status Service Product InformationReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Locating Your Service Tag Before You CallDiagnostic Checklist Contacting Dell For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELLFinding More Information and Resources If you need to SeeIf you need to Dell Support Center. To launch the DellComputer Information Basic SpecificationsComputer Model MemoryCamera ConnectorsCommunications Battery DisplayAC Adapter PhysicalComputer Environment Altitude maximumBasic Specifications Appendix Macrovision Product NoticeImporter Index Index Index Index Page Page 08X93CA00
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P08F001, 1564, P08F series, 8X93C specifications

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