Dell P168C, PP32LA, PP32LB 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 Driver→Browse 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→OK→Next.

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 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. 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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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 InternetTransferring Information to a New Computer Microsoft Windows XP Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows Vista 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 Troubleshooting Power LightsTools 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 Dell Diagnostics Fix a Problem section, click Hardware TroubleshooterStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 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 Reinstalling Software DriversIdentifying Drivers Click Properties→Device ManagerReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Returning to a Previous Device Driver VersionProperties Click the Drivers tab→Roll Back Driver 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 RestoreUsing Dell Factory Image Restore Dell Factory Image Restore Windows Vista OnlyClick Undo my last restoration and click Next 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