Dell 1410, Y727H, PP38L Restoring Your Operating System, Windows Operating System Reinstallation

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Restoring Your Operating System

If you received an 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.

Windows Operating System Reinstallation

Before you Begin

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

NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all data files.

To reinstall Windows, you need the following items:

•Dell Operating System media

•Dell Drivers and Utilities media

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

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE Model PP38LSeptember Y727H Contents Getting Help About Your Computer Connect the AC AdapterPress the Power Button Windows Vista Setup Connect the Network Cable optionalConnect to the Internet Optional Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup Setting Up a Wired Internet ConnectionSetting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionTransferring Information to a New Computer Using Your Inspiron Laptop Device Status LightsKeyboard Status Lights EnabledUppercase letter Caps Lock key is enabled Lights located above the keyboard indicate the followingRight Side Features Optical drive eject button Opens the optical driveLeft Side Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch pad buttons Provide left- Computer Base and Display FeaturesAudio Out/ Headphone connector Right-click functions like those on a mouseRemoving and Replacing Battery Productivity and Communication Software FeaturesCustomizing Your Energy Settings Entertainment and MultimediaMicrosoft Windows Vista provides three default options Backing Up Your DataSolving Problems Network ProblemsCheck the cable to ensure it is plugged in and not damaged Power Problems Solving ProblemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message Memory ProblemsLockups and Software Problems If a program stops responding End the programIf the computer stops responding Click the program that is no longer respondingClick End Task To perform an operating system shutdownIf you have other software problems Using Support Tools Dell Support CenterAlerts technical support alerts relevant to your computer System Messages Keyboard failure Keyboard failure or loose cableHardware Troubleshooter Click Start → Help and SupportDell Diagnostics Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveType 1 to start the CD menu and press Enter to proceed Windows Operating System Reinstallation Restoring Your Operating SystemBefore you Begin Reinstalling Windows Vista Click Exit if the Install Windows message appearsFill out the Diagnostic Checklist on Getting HelpTechnical Support and Customer Service Online ServicesDell Support websites Product Information AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Dell Marketing and Sales e-mail addressesDiagnostic Checklist Before You CallContacting Dell Visit support.dell.comGetting Help Finding More Information and Resources If you need to SeeAt support.dell.com Finding More Information and Resources Basic Specifications System ModelProcessor Memory Communications In-1 Media Card ReaderVideo Video Hole connector Ieee Pin mini Amplifier Volume controls Program menusCompliant connectors AudioDisplay TouchpadBattery KeyboardAC Adapter Physical Computer EnvironmentIndex Index Program Compatibility Wizard Page Page 0Y727HA01