Dell 1525, 1526 owner manual Drive Problems, PC CheckUp

The monthly version is available as an annual subscription and is a feature of Dell Support 3, a complimentary application that provides real-time health scans and information on how to maintain your PC.

Both versions of PC Tune-Up are available to customers in the U.S. and Canada. For the latest updates and to learn how to keep your computer running at peak performance, search for the keyword PC TuneUp on support.dell.com.

PC CheckUp

PC Checkup is a troubleshooting and diagnostic tool that provides customized scanning and testing of your Dell computer. PC Checkup validates if your hardware is working properly and provides automated fixes for common configuration issues. Dell recommends that you run PC Checkup on a regular basis or before contacting Dell for assistance. The application creates a detailed report that can be used by Dell technicians to resolve your issue quickly.

Drive Problems

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 159 as you complete these checks.

E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O F T ® W I N D O W S ® R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E —

•Click Start →Computer.

If the drive is not listed, perform a full scan with your antivirus software to check for and remove viruses. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive.

TE S T T H E D R I V E —

•Insert another floppy disk, CD, DVD, or BD to eliminate the possibility that the original media is defective.

•Insert a bootable floppy disk and restart the computer.

C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I S K — See "Cleaning Your Computer" on page 174.

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