Dell PP41L setup guide Starting System Restore

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Restoring Your Operating System

System Restore

Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which 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.

NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files. System Restore does not monitor your data files or recover them.

NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dellcomputer to the Windows Classic view.

Starting System Restore

1.Click Start .

2.In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press <Enter>.

NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; otherwise, contact your administrator to continue the desired action.

3.Click Next and follow the remaining prompts on the screen.

In the event that System Restore did not resolve the issue, you may undo the last system restore.

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE January 2009 P/N F123H Rev. A01 Contents Contents Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Before Setting Up Your ComputerConnect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Optional Press the Power Button Enable or Disable Wireless Connect to the Internet Optional Windows Vista SetupSetting Up a Wired Internet Connection Click Start → Connect To Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop Right Side FeaturesUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features Hard drive Stores software and data Front Side Features 234Using Your Inspiron Laptop In-1 Media Card Reader Provides Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Media Controls Display Features Solving Problems Removing and Replacing the BatterySoftware Features Productivity and CommunicationEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing the DesktopCustomizing Your Energy Settings Backing Up Your DataNetwork Problems Wireless ConnectionsPower Problems Solving Problems Memory Problems If you experience other memory problemsClick End Task If a program stops responding End the programClick Applications Welcome screen, click Next Using Support Tools Dell Support CenterSame error. See Contacting Dell on page 53 for assistance System MessagesUsing Support Tools Click Start → Help and Support Dell DiagnosticsHardware Troubleshooter Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Type 1 to start the CD menu and press Enter to proceed Restoring Your Operating System System Restore Starting System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Click Undo my last restoration and click NextDell Factory Image Restore Dell Factory Image RestoreOperating System Reinstallation Before you BeginReinstalling Windows Vista Click Exit if the Install Windows message appearsGetting Help Support.dell.com ServiceDellConnect Online Services Ftp.dell.com Automated Order-Status ServiceMobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.com Getting Help Getting Help Diagnostic Checklist Before You CallContacting Dell Visit support.dell.comAt support.dell.com Finding More Information and ResourcesIf you need to See Finding More Information and Resources Processor SpecificationsSystem model ExpressCard MemoryVideo Computer informationCommunications Audio ConnectorsCamera optional Dimensions DisplayKeyboard Touch padBattery AC adapterOutput current Physical Computer environmentIndex Index Index Network cable, connecting 7 wireless network connection Page 0F123HA01
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