Using System Restore | Dell 2300C specification

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HINT: The ResourceCD displays drivers only for hardware that came on your computer. If you installed additional hardware, those drivers might not be displayed by the ResourceCD. If those drivers are not displayed, exit the ResourceCD program. For drivers information, see the documentation that came with that product.

Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD

If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see page 62) does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the Dell Dimension

ResourceCD:

1With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD into the CD or DVD drive.

If this is your first time to use the ResourceCD, go to step 2. If not, go to step 5.

2When the ResourceCD installation program starts, follow the prompts on the screen.

3When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the ResourceCD and click Finish to restart the computer.

4When you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD into the CD or DVD drive.

5At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next.

A message stating that the ResourceCD is detecting hardware in your computer appears.

The drivers that are used by your computer are automatically displayed in the My Drivers—The ResourceCD has identified these components in your system window.

6Click the driver that you want to reinstall and follow the instructions on the screen.

If a particular driver is not listed, then that driver is not required by your operating system.

Using System Restore

The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. See Windows Help for information on using System Restore. To access Windows Help, see page 36.

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

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Dell 2300C manual Using System Restore, Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD

Contents

Dell Dimension 2300C Hints, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Solving Problems Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems If the screen is difficult to read Diagnostic LightsUsing System Restore Front and Back View of the Computer Appendix General W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m When Using Your Computer When Working Inside Your Computer Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Ergonomic Computing Habits Battery Disposal Finding Information for Your Computer What Are You Looking For? Find it Here P r e s s S e r v i c e code a n d P r o d u c t Ke y T u p D i a g r a m Finding Information for Your Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Connecting the AC Adapter Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand Setting Up and Using Your Computer Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a Parallel Printer Connecting a USB Printer Connecting an Ieee 1394 Device Optional Ieee 1394 connector Ieee 1394 cable Transferring Information to a New Computer Network Setup Wizard Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkConnecting to a Network Adapter Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet Connection Click Set up or change your Internet connection Copying CDs Using Easy CD Creator Basic Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs Helpful Tips How to Copy a CD Support.roxio.com Turning Off the Computer Click Turn off Setting Up and Using Your Computer Solving Problems Finding Solutions See Solving Problems Battery Problems Finding Help Information Problems writing to a CD-RW drive Drive ProblemsCD drive problems DVD drive problems Hard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Click Phone and Modem Options Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel Error Messages Click the Change or Remove Program icon Program crashes repeatedly General ProblemsProgram stops responding Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Other software problems Solid blue screen appears Other technical problems General hardware problems Ieee 1394 Problems Keyboard Problems Mouse Problems CH E C K T H E M O U S E C a B L E Network Problems Lightlight PC Card Problems Power Problems Solving Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems Click Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Sound and Speaker Problems Video and Monitor Problems If the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to read Solving Problems Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights Diagnostic Code Definition Corrective Action Y Y Identifying Drivers What Is a Driver?Drivers Reinstalling Drivers Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Using System Restore Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD Creating a Restore Point Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Undoing the Last System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Reinstalling Windows XP Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPBefore You Reinstall Preparing to Boot From the Operating System CD Completing the GUI Setup Completing the Operating System Setup Adding Parts Front and Back View of the Computer Front View Computer to unexpectedly restart Back View Reattaching the Front Door Opening the Computer Cover Cable security tab Release buttons One on each side Back of computer Card slots Looking Inside Your ComputerCD or DVD drive Hard drive System board System Board PC Card Types Installing a PC CardAdding PC Cards Optional Removing a PC Card Press the eject button, and gently remove the card Adding Other Cards Adding Parts Adding Memory To microprocessor Closing the Computer Cover P e n d i System Information SpecificationsMicroprocessor Expansion Bus Drives Ports and ConnectorsMemory Controls and Lights PowerAudio Physical Environmental Standard Settings Viewing Settings System Setup Program Screens Clearing Forgotten Passwords Replacing the Battery Battery Dell Technical Support Policy Contacting Dell Japan Kawasaki Website support.jp.dell.com Regulatory Information D ex Index Index 100