Dell 1310 specifications Restoring Your Operating System, Using Microsoft Windows System Restore

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6Click Browse and browse to the location to which you previously copied the driver files.

7When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click the name of the driver→ OKNext.

8Click Finish and restart your computer.

Restoring Your Operating System

You can restore your operating system in the following ways:

Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files.

Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased the computer. The program permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs installed after you received the computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem.

If you received the Operating System media with your computer, you can use it to restore your operating system. However, using the Operating System media also deletes all data on the hard drive. Use the media only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem.

Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore

The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option that allows you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. Any changes that System Restore makes to your computer are completely reversible.

NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files. System Restore does not monitor your data files or recover them.

NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view.

NOTE: Set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view.

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Contents Setup and Quick Reference Guide W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mMacrovision Product Notice Contents Lockups and Software Problems Dell Technical Update Service Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Contents About Your Computer Front ViewBack View Battery Removal Wireless Switch Setting Up Your Computer Quick SetupSetting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Click Start→ Internet Explorer→ Connect to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionMicrosoft Windows XP Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Operating System Transferring Information to a New ComputerMicrosoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows VistaTo prepare a new computer for the file transfer Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Specifications O2MICRO OZ129 USB Lvds Wxga TrueLife Vostro Wxga Keyboard Number of keys Cell, 6 cell, and 8 cell Reduced under certain power-intensive Page Physical Weight Specifications Tools TroubleshootingPower Lights Beep CodesCode Description Suggested Remedy Repetitive Error Messages T a Error The hard drive cannot read the dataTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Click Uninstall Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Solving Problems Power Problems Memory Problems Computer stops responding Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Program stops respondingWindows Vista Other software problemsWindows XP Solid blue screen appearsDell Support Utility Dell Technical Update ServiceAccessing the Dell Support Utility Clicking the Dell Support Icon Double-Clicking the Dell Support IconDrivers Reinstalling SoftwareReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Identifying DriversUsing the Drivers and Utilities Media Properties Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back DriverManually Reinstalling Drivers At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click NextUsing Microsoft Windows System Restore Restoring Your Operating SystemStarting System Restore Windows Vista Undoing the Last System Restore Windows VistaDell Factory Image Restore Windows Vista Only Using Dell Factory Image RestoreEnabling System Restore Select Repair Your ComputerBefore you Begin Using the Operating System MediaClick Dell Factory Image Restore Reinstalling Windows Windows Vista Dell Factory Image RestoreUsing the Operating System Media Reinstalling Windows Your call when contacting support Finding InformationWarranty information Getting Help Obtaining AssistanceTechnical Support and Customer Service DellConnect Online ServicesAutomated Order-Status Service Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Product InformationReturning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Before You CallPage Contacting Dell Visit support.dell.comIndex Index Index Index
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