Dell P168C, PP32LA, PP32LB specifications Dell Technical Update Service, Dell Support Utility

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Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software. See the software documentation for information.

Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly.

Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program.

If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.

B A C K U P Y O U R F I L E S I M M E D I A T E L Y

Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive, floppy disks, CDs, or DVDs

Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer through the Start menu

Dell Technical Update Service

The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of software and hardware updates for your computer. The service is free and can be customized for content, format, and how frequently you receive notifications.

To enroll for the Dell Technical Update service, go to support.dell.com/technicalupdate.

Dell Support Utility

The Dell Support Utility is installed on your computer and available from the Dell Support, , icon on the taskbar or from the Start button. Use this support utility for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of your computing environment.

Accessing the Dell Support Utility

 

Access the Dell Support Utility from the

icon on the taskbar or from the

Start menu.

 

If the Dell Support icon does not appear in your taskbar:

1Click StartAll ProgramsDell SupportDell Support Settings.

2Ensure that the Show icon on the taskbar option is checked.

NOTE: If the Dell Support Utility is not available from the Start menu, go to support.dell.com and download the software.

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Troubleshooting

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Contents W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Macrovision Product Notice Contents Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Automated Order-Status Service Contents About Your Computer Front ViewKeyboard Security cable slot USB connectors Back View Battery Removal Wireless Switch Setting Up Your Computer Quick SetupSetting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet Connection Click Start→Internet Explorer→Connect to the InternetMicrosoft Windows Vista Transferring Information to a New ComputerMicrosoft Windows XP Operating System Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the InternetTo copy data from the old computer To transfer data to the new computerNext To copy data from the old computer Microsoft Windows Vista Specifications USB Lvds Wxga WXGA+ Depending on operating conditions and can be Page G2 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985 Tools TroubleshootingPower Lights Beep CodesCode Description Suggested Remedy Repetitive Error Messages T a Error The hard drive cannot read the dataDo not use these characters in filenames Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Click Uninstall System Messages Drive and try againTroubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell DiagnosticsFix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter Click Start→Help and SupportTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips Power ProblemsFollow these tips when troubleshooting your computer Memory Problems Lockups and Software Problems Computer does not start upProgram crashes repeatedly Dell Technical Update Service Dell Support UtilityTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Identifying Drivers Reinstalling SoftwareDrivers Click Properties→Device ManagerProperties Click the Drivers tab→Roll Back Driver Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesReturning to a Previous Device Driver Version Click Start→My Computer→Properties→Hardware→Device ManagerAt the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next Using Microsoft Windows System Restore You can restore your operating system in the following waysRestoring Your Operating System Starting System Restore Undoing the Last System RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Using Dell Factory Image RestoreDell Factory Image Restore Windows Vista Only Select Repair Your ComputerUsing the Operating System Media Click Dell Factory Image RestoreReinstalling Software Finding Information Dell Technology Guide About your operating system Getting Help Obtaining AssistanceTechnical Support and Customer Service DellConnect Online ServicesProblems With Your Order AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Getting Help Before You Call Page Contacting Dell Getting Help Express Service Code IndexIndex Index Index