Dell NU229, ATG E6400 Restoring Your Operating System, Using Microsoft Windows System Restore

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3Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver (for example, Audio or Video).

4Double-click the name of the device for which you are installing the driver.

5Click the Driver tab→ Update DriverBrowse my computer for driver software.

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. This 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.

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Reinstalling Software

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Contents Dell Latitude ATG E6400 Setup and Quick Reference Guide Macrovision Product Notice Contents Restoring Your Operating System Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Contents About Your Computer Front ViewPC Card slot Back View Battery Removal Bottom ViewWireless Switch and Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator About Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Quick SetupSetting Up Your Computer Internet service Cable or DSL modem Wireless router Setting Up Your Internet Connection Connecting to the InternetMicrosoft Windows Vista Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System Transferring Information to a New ComputerMicrosoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows XP To prepare a new computer for the file transferSetting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Specifications ProcessorSystem Information PC CardSecure Digital SD Memory-Card Reader Ports and ConnectorsMemory Wlan CommunicationsVideo AudioAudio DisplayKeyboard BatteryTouch Pad Battery AC AdapterFingerprint Reader Optional Environmental PhysicalCamera Optional Specifications Troubleshooting Power LightsTools Beep CodesCode Description Suggested Remedy Repetitive Manual at support.dell.comError Messages Code DescriptionTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Click Uninstall System Messages Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Insert the Drivers and Utilities mediaTroubleshooting Tips Power ProblemsMemory Problems Computer does not start up Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer stops responding Program crashes repeatedly Program stops respondingSolid blue screen appears Dell Technical Update Service Other software problemsAccessing the Dell Support Utility Dell Support UtilityClicking the Dell Support Icon Double-Clicking the Dell Support IconTroubleshooting Drivers Reinstalling SoftwareIdentifying Drivers Using the Drivers and Utilities Media Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesReturning to a Previous Device Driver Version Manually Reinstalling Drivers At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click NextUsing Microsoft Windows System Restore Restoring Your Operating SystemStarting System Restore Undoing the Last System RestoreUsing Dell Factory Image Restore Enabling System RestoreWindows Vista Dell Factory Image Restore Using the Operating System MediaBefore you Begin Reinstalling Windows Document/Media/Label Contents Finding InformationDocumentation Getting Help Obtaining AssistanceTechnical Support and Customer Service DellConnect Online ServicesAutoTech Service Problems With Your OrderAutomated Order-Status Service Getting Help Before You Call Diagnostics Checklist Contacting Dell Getting Help Index Index Support online services, 60 regional Index