Dell X001C specifications 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 tabUpdate 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 driverOKNext.

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. Both permanently delete all data on the hard drive and remove 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 aDell 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 disc 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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Contents Dell Precision M4400 Setup and Quick Reference Guide Macrovision Product Notice Contents Technical Support and Customer Service Troubleshooting Software and HardwareLockups and Software Problems Dell Technical Update Service Automated Order-Status ServiceReturning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Contents About Your Computer Front ViewKeyboard Volume control buttons Power buttonUSB connectors Audio line-out Docking alignment mark Battery Air vents Video connector USB connector ESATA/USB connectorAC adapter connector Back ViewBattery Removal Wireless Switch and Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator Wireless switch icon Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator iconAbout Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Quick SetupSetting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Internet service Cable or DSL modem Wireless router Laptop with wireless connection Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionTransferring Information to a New Computer Microsoft Windows XP Operating SystemSetting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Microsoft Windows Vista Setting Up Your Computer Specifications Ports and Connectors MemoryCommunications WI-MAXVideo AudioWuxga Ccfl /RGBLED KeyboardTouch Pad AC Adapter Physical EnvironmentalGrms Specifications Power light behavior Indication TroubleshootingPower Lights TroubleshootingBeep Codes Code Description Suggested Remedy RepetitiveManual at support.dell.com Support.dell.com Error MessagesCode Description At support.dell.comT a Error The hard drive cannot read the data Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Windows XP System Messages Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems Dell DiagnosticsInsert the Drivers and Utilities media Troubleshooting Tips Power ProblemsTroubleshooting Memory Problems Lockups and Software ProblemsD T H E P R O G R a M Dell Technical Update Service Dell Support Utility Icon on the taskbar or fromTroubleshooting Drivers Reinstalling SoftwareReinstalling Software Identifying DriversReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Reinstalling Software Using Microsoft Windows System Restore Restoring Your Operating SystemStarting System Restore Using Dell Factory Image Restore Using the Dell Operating System Media Before you BeginReinstalling Software Getting Help Obtaining AssistanceGetting Help Technical Support and Customer Service DellConnect Online ServicesProblems With Your Order AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Getting Help Before You Call Diagnostics Checklist Contacting Dell Getting Help Finding Information How to configure system settings Safety instructionsHow to remove and replace parts Using and maintaining devicesIndex IndexReinstalling, 67 System Restore Index Setting up Internet connection, 16 System Restore