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4In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab.

5Click Device Manager.

6Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver.

7Right-click the device for which the driver is being reinstalled, and click

Properties.

8Click the Driver tab.

9Click Update Driver.

10Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced), and click Next.

11Click to check Include this location in the search, and click Browse and navigate to where the driver files are located on your hard drive.

12When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click OK.

13Click Next.

14Click Finish and restart your computer.

Restoring Your Operating System

You can restore your operating system in the following ways:

•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 PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and 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 PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem.

•Operating System installation media can be used to perform a reinstall of your operating system. However, using the Operating System installation media also deletes all data on the hard drive. Use the media only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem.

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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 Dell Precision R5400 Setup and Quick Reference GuideJune KR019 Contents Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Contents Front View About Your ComputerBack Panel Connectors Quick Setup Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Internet Connection Connecting to the InternetMicrosoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows VistaIf you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Microsoft Windows Vista Transferring Information to a New ComputerMicrosoft Windows XP Click Next Under Now go to your old computer, click Next Under Now go to your old computer, click Next Processor Processor type SpecificationsNIC PCI-X USB Two back panel 6-pin mini-DIN Controls and Lights Front panel Power button Coin cell battery CR2032 lithium coin cell Specifications MWB Environmental Maximum shock Operating Specifications Troubleshooting Tools TroubleshootingPower Light If your computer emits a series of beeps during start-up Beep CodesPage T a Error The hard drive cannot read the data Error MessagesDo not use these characters in filenames Troubleshooting Troubleshooting See the program documentation for installation instructions Click UninstallDrive and try again System MessagesFix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter Troubleshooting Software and Hardware ProblemsClick Start→ Help and Support Dell Diagnostics Troubleshooting Press Tab to select Test System and then press Enter Problem quickly Function Any error conditions encountered Troubleshooting TipsPower Problems Memory Problems Click End Task Program crashes repeatedly Lockups and Software ProblemsReinstall the program Computer does not start upWindows Vista Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating systemDell Support Utility Dell Technical Update ServiceTroubleshooting Click Device Manager Reinstalling SoftwareDrivers Identifying DriversClick Properties, and click Device Manager Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesProperties Properties Click System Restoring Your Operating System You can restore your operating system in the following waysUsing Microsoft Windows System Restore Undoing the Last System Restore Using Dell Factory Image Restore and Dell PC RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Confirm Data Deletion screen appears Click Dell Factory Image RestoreDell PC Restore Microsoft Windows XP Using the Operating System Media To reinstall Windows, you need the following items Reinstalling Software Finding Information Document/Media/Label Contents Obtaining Assistance Getting HelpDellConnect Online Services Technical Support and Customer ServiceAutoTech Service Problems With Your OrderAutomated Order-Status Service Getting Help Before You Call Page Contacting Dell Getting Help Index Index Hardware Troubleshooter, 38 restore to previous state Index