Dell XPS manual Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore

Power Problems	42
Printer Problems	43
Scanner Problems	44
Sound and Speaker Problems	45
No sound from speakers	45
No sound from headphones	46
Video and Monitor Problems	46
If the screen is blank	46
If the screen is difficult to read	47

4 Advanced Troubleshooting

Diagnostic Lights	49
Dell Diagnostics	52
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics	52
Starting the Dell Diagnostics	52
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu	54
Drivers	55
What Is a Driver?	55
Identifying Drivers	56
Reinstalling Drivers	56
Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore	57
Creating a Restore Point	57
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State	58
Undoing the Last System Restore	58
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities	59
Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP	60
Before You Begin	60
Reinstalling Windows XP	60

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