Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP | Dell 4150 instruction

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HINT: If you are reinstalling an infrared sensor driver, you must first enable the infrared sensor in the system setup program (see page 41) before continuing with the driver installation.

time that you run the CD, it might prompt you to install setup files. Click OK, and follow the instructions on the screen to continue.

3From the Language pull-down menu in the toolbar, select your preferred language for the driver or utility (if available).

A welcome screen appears.

4Click Next. The CD automatically scans your hardware to detect drivers and utilities used by your computer.

After the CD completes the hardware scan, you can also detect other drivers and utilities. Under Search Criteria, select the appropriate categories from the System Model, Operating System, and Topic pull- down menus.

A link or links appear(s) for the specific drivers and utilities used by your computer.

5Click the link of a specific driver or utility to display information about the driver or utility that you want to install.

6Click the Install button (if present) to begin installing the driver or utility. At the welcome screen, follow the screen prompts to complete the installation.

If no Install button is present, automatic installation is not an option. For installation instructions, either see the appropriate instructions in the following section, or click Extract, follow the extracting instructions, and read the readme file.

If instructed to navigate to the driver files, click the CD directory on the driver information window to display the files associated with that driver.

Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP

1After extracting the driver files to your hard drive as described in the previous section, click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Control Panel.

2Click the Start button and right-click My Computer.

3Click Properties.

4Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager.

5Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver (for example, Modems or Infrared devices).

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Dell Inspiron Hints, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Connecting a Television to the Computer Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network Modem and Internet Connection Problems Adding and Replacing Parts Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 108 Memory, Mini PCI Card, and Modem100 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only 107 Contents General Power Battery Air Travel EMC Instructions When Using Your Computer When Working Inside Your Computer Ergonomic Computing Habits Battery Disposal Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge When Using Your Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Tour of Your Computer Front ViewPage Light is flashing Hard drive Left Side ViewPC Card slot Setting Up and Using Your Computer Modem connector Infrared sensor Audio connectorsRight Side View Speaker AU D I O CO N N E C T O R S Back View Fan PS/2 connector AC adapter connector Serial connector Docking connectorParallel connector USB connector Hint Docking devices may not be available in all countries Setting Up and Using Your Computer Fan Bottom ViewDocking device latch Connecting a Parallel Printer Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable Connecting a USB Printer Transferring Information to a New Computer With Windows XP Connecting to the Internet Setting Up a Home and Office Network With Windows XPClick checklist for creating a network Click Connect to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionIf you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Copying CDs Click Project Selector Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs Using Easy CD Creator BasicHelpful Tips How to Copy a CD Turning Off the Computer About the Module BaySwapping Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off Click Turn off Swapping Devices While the Computer Is Running Bottom of computer Using the Floppy Drive as an External Device Enabling the Infrared Sensor Connecting a Television to the Computer Video Connection Video cable Audio cable Composite Video Connection Setting Up and Using Your Computer Composite video connector Enabling the Display Settings for a Television Click Appearance and Themes and click Display Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network Setting Up the Dolby HeadphoneClick the Dolby Headphone tab Click Enable Dolby Headphone Surge Protectors Power Protection DevicesLine Conditioners Uninterruptible Power Supplies Setting Up and Using Your Computer Solving Problems Finding Solutions See See See page 66 Accessing Help Power Problems Error Messages Video and Display Problems If the display is blank If the display is difficult to read Sound and Speaker Problems If you have a problem with integrated speakersIf only part of the display is readable Click Appearance and Themes Printer Problems If you have a problem with external speakers Modem and Internet Connection Problems Close the Phone and Modems Options window Scanner Problems Touch Pad or Mouse Problems External Keyboard Problems Unexpected Characters Drive ProblemsIf you cannot save a file to a floppy disk drive If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD Write-protected Not write-protected If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive tray If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound PC Card Problems If you have problems with a hard driveUnder Error-checking, click Check Now If the CD-RW drive stops writing General Program Problems Network ProblemsProgram crashes Mail Problems Error messages appearProgram stops responding Solid blue screen appears If Your Computer Gets Wet Resolving Other Technical Problems If You Drop or Damage Your Computer What Is a Driver? Performance and Maintenance window, click SystemDrivers Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers Click Roll Back Driver Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP Click Properties Click Performance and Maintenance and click System Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows System Restore Creating a Restore Point Click the Performance and MaintenanceClick the System Restore tab Click Create a restore point Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP Undoing the Last System RestoreBefore You Reinstall Reinstalling Windows XP Preparing to Boot From the Operating System CD Select To set up Windows now Completing the GUI Setup Completing the Operating System Setup Adding and Replacing Parts Palm Rests Display Cover Hard Drive Screw Hard drive Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Memory, Mini PCI Card, and Modem Turn the computer over Adding Memory Cover Memory module Securing clips Adding a Mini PCI Card Adding a Modem Screw Modem Adding and Replacing Parts P e n d i Specifications MicroprocessorSystem Information PC Card Ports and Connectors CommunicationsVideo 101 Display Audio102 Touch Pad 103 Track Stick Battery104 Physical AC Adapter105 Environmental 106 Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Contacting Dell Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals 109 110 Brunei Canada North York, OntarioCayman Islands Chile Santiago China Xiamen ColombiaCosta Rica Czech Republic Prague Website support.euro.dell.com 113 114 Hong Kong IndiaIreland Cherrywood Website support.euro.dell.com 115 Italy Milan Website support.euro.dell.com JamaicaArea Codes Local Numbers, Toll-Free Numbers 116 Korea Seoul Japan Kawasaki Website support.jp.dell.com117 Latin America Luxembourg Website support.euro.dell.comMacao Malaysia Penang Mexico MontserratNetherlands Antilles Netherlands Amsterdam Website support.euro.dell.com 120 121 Sweden Upplands Vasby Website support.euro.dell.com Spain Madrid Website support.euro.dell.com122 123 Dell.co.uk/lca/customerservices Bracknell Website support.euro.dell.comUruguay 124 A. Austin, Texas BusinessVirgin Islands Venezuela Regulatory Notices NOM Information Mexico Only 127 Appendix Limited Warranty for the U.S Limited Warranties and Return Policy How long does this limited warranty last? 130 What if I purchased a service contract? 131 Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only 132 Limited Warranty Terms for Canada 133 134 135 Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada Only 136 Dell Software and Peripherals Canada Only 137 Guarantee 138 Intel’s Three Year Limited Warranty 139 140 What are ’Errata’? D ex 141 142 143 144