Dell 1536, 1535 manual Troubleshooting

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For more information,

1Click Start Help and Support.

2Type System Restore in the search field and press <Enter>.

Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State

If problems occur after you install a device driver, use Device Driver Rollback to resolve the problem. If that is unsuccessful, then use System Restore.

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

1Click Start Control PanelSystem and MaintenanceBack Up and Restore Center.

2In the Tasks list, click Repair Windows using System Restore.

3Click Continue in the User Account Control (UAC) dialog box asking for permission to run the application.

4Click Next in the System Restore window to view the most recent restore points in chronological order.

5Select the Show restore points older than 5 days checkbox to view the complete list of restore points.

6Select a restore point. Try to restore from the most recent restore point. If this fails to correct the problem, try the next oldest restore point until the issue is resolved. Any software installed after the selected restore point will need to be reinstalled.

7Click NextFinish.

8When prompted, click Yes.

9After System Restore finishes collecting data, the computer restarts.

10After 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.

If you encounter any error messages during the restore process, follow the prompts on the screen to correct the error.

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Contents Dell Studio 1535/1536 Quick Reference Guide March F434C Contents Technical Support and Customer Service Macrovision Product Notice Contents Finding Information Using and maintaining peripheralsTo your computer Front and Right View About Your ComputerDigital array microphones optional V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S Page Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer About Your Computer Back and Left View D I O C O N N E C T O R S Off Page Bottom View Removing and Replacing the Battery Removing and Replacing the Base Cover Tabs SIM card slot About Your Computer Specifications PCI-E Sdio GDDR2 256MB UMA Wxga AG DVD+/-RW Reduced under certain power-intensive 90 W Continuous Maximum vibration using a random Dell Technical Update Service TroubleshootingDiagnostics Utility Partition. Press any key to continue Insert your Drivers and Utilities media Exit Dell Support Center ConfigurationE C K T H E C a B L E C O N N E C T I O N S Drive ProblemsError Messages Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Page Computer does not start Lockups and Software ProblemsSolid blue screen appears Memory ProblemsPower Problems Troubleshooting Restoring Your Operating System You can restore your operating system in the following waysTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Obtaining Assistance Getting HelpTechnical Support and Customer Service Product Information Problems With Your OrderBefore You Call Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditPage Contacting Dell FCC Notice U.S. Only AppendixPP33L Macrovision Product NoticeIndex Operating state, 48-49 restore operating system to Index Index
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