Dell M6400 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 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. 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 a Dell 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 M6400 Setup and Quick Reference Guide W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mMacrovision Product Notice Contents Lockups and Software Problems Dell Technical Update Service Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Contents About Your Computer Front ViewBack View VGABattery Removal Wireless Switch and Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator Setting Up Your Computer Quick SetupSetting Up Your Computer Internet service Cable or DSL modem Wireless router Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionUnder Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet Transferring Information to a New Computer Microsoft Windows Vista Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows XP To prepare a new computer for the file transfer To copy data from the old computerTo transfer data to the new computer NextTo copy data from the old computer To transfer data to the new computer Specifications ProcessorPC Card Ports and Connectors Video WXGA+/WUXGA Ccfl Touch Pad Width Environmental Troubleshooting Tips Using the Hardware TroubleshooterPower Problems TipsEnsure that the display is connected and powered on Memory Problems Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Program stops respondingProgram crashes repeatedly Dell Technical Update Service Dell Support Utility Dell DiagnosticsStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Troubleshooting Tips Reinstalling Software Drivers Identifying Drivers Windows VistaReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Click Properties→ 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 Click Next and follow the remaining on-screen prompts Using Dell Factory Image Restore Dell Factory Image RestoreSelect Repair Your Computer Using the Dell Operating System Media Click Dell Factory Image RestoreConfirm Data Deletion screen appears Before you BeginReinstalling 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 Index Operating system Dell Factory Image Restore, 38 media Index Index
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