Dell DC01T specifications Restoring Your Operating System

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2Right-click the device for which you need a driver, and click Update Driver.

3Click the Drivers tabUpdate Driver.

4Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to either install the driver from a local source, or to search the Web for a driver.

Restoring Your Operating System

Depending on your system configuration, you can restore your operating system in the following ways:

Microsoft® Windows System Restore (available only on computers that have hard drives and are running Windows Vista) 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.

If you received the Operating System media with your computer, you can use it to restore your operating system. However, using the Operating System media deletes all data on the hard drive. This option available only on computers with hard drives with Windows Vista also requires an external optical drive to run the media.

Using Microsoft Windows System Restore (Windows Vista hard drive operating systems only)

NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view and may not apply if you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view.

Starting System Restore

1Click the Windows Vista Start button .

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 the desired action.

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

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Dell OptiPlex FX160 Setup and Quick Reference Guide August C742D Contents Technical Support and Customer Service About Your Computer Front ViewBack View Quick Setup Setting Up Your ComputerBefore Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Connect the network cable Connect the power cable Press the power buttons on the monitor and the computer Specifications NICUSB Bios ROM Sata hard drive Equivalent to 20 in/sec 51 cm/sec Specifications Power Problems Troubleshooting TipsUsing the Hardware Troubleshooter TipsMemory Problems Lockups and Software Problems Dell Technical Update Service Dell Support Utility Dell Diagnostics Troubleshooting Tips Identifying Drivers Reinstalling SoftwareDrivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Manually Reinstalling Drivers Restoring Your Operating System Reinstalling Software Reinstalling Software Finding Information Finding Information 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 Operating system System Restore Index Index
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