Dell KR019, WMTE01 specifications Using Microsoft Windows System Restore

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Using Microsoft Windows System Restore

The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files). Using System Restore can be helpful if changes to the system hardware, software, or settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. For information on using System Restore, see the Windows Help and Support Center (click Start, and click Help and Support).

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

Starting System Restore

Microsoft Windows Vista:

1Click Start .

2In 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.

3Click Next and follow the instructions on the screen.

Microsoft Windows XP:

NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration process is complete.

NOTE: If a problem occurs after you install a device driver, first try to resolve the problem by using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see "Returning to a Previous Device Driver Version" on page 52), or reinstall the driver with the Drivers and Utilities media (see "Using the Drivers and Utilities Disc" on page 53).

1Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Restore.

2Click either Restore my computer to an earlier time or Create a restore point.

3Click Next and follow the instructions on the screen.

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Contents Dell Precision R5400 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 mJune KR019 Contents Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Contents About Your Computer Front ViewBack Panel Connectors Setting Up Your Computer Quick SetupSetting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionIf you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Microsoft Windows VistaMicrosoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows XP Transferring Information to a New ComputerMicrosoft Windows Vista Click Next Under Now go to your old computer, click Next Under Now go to your old computer, click Next Specifications Processor Processor typeNIC 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 Power Light TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Tools Beep Codes If your computer emits a series of beeps during start-upPage Error Messages T a Error The hard drive cannot read the dataDo not use these characters in filenames Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Click Uninstall See the program documentation for installation instructionsSystem Messages Drive and try againClick Start→ Help and Support Troubleshooting Software and Hardware ProblemsFix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Troubleshooting Press Tab to select Test System and then press Enter Problem quickly Function Troubleshooting Tips Any error conditions encounteredPower Problems Memory Problems Lockups and Software Problems Reinstall the programComputer does not start up Click End Task Program crashes repeatedlyProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Windows VistaDell Technical Update Service Dell Support UtilityTroubleshooting Reinstalling Software DriversIdentifying Drivers Click Device ManagerProperties Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesClick Properties, and click Device Manager Properties Click System You can restore your operating system in the following ways Restoring Your Operating SystemUsing Microsoft Windows System Restore Click Undo my last restoration and click Next Using Dell Factory Image Restore and Dell PC RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Click Dell Factory Image Restore Confirm Data Deletion screen appearsDell 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 Getting Help Obtaining AssistanceTechnical Support and Customer Service DellConnect Online ServicesAutomated Order-Status Service Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Getting Help Before You Call Page Contacting Dell Getting Help Index Index Hardware Troubleshooter, 38 restore to previous state Index