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Using Support Tools
My Dell Downloads
NOTE: My Dell Downloads may not be
available in all regions.
Some of the software pre-installed on your new
computer do not include a backup CD or DVD.
This software is available at My Dell Downloads.
From this website you can download available
software for reinstallation or create your own
backup media.
To register and use My Dell Downloads:
Go to 1. downloadstore.dell.com/media.
Follow the instructions on the screen to 2.
register and download the software.
Reinstall or create backup media of the 3.
software for future use.
System Messages
If your computer has an issue or error, it may
display a system message that will help you identify
the cause and action needed to resolve the issue.
NOTE: If the message you received is
not listed in the following examples,
see the documentation for either the
operating system or the program that was
running when the message appeared.
Alternatively see the Dell Technology Guide
available on your hard drive or at
support.dell.com/manuals, or see
“Contacting Dell” on page 72.
Alert! Previous attempts at booting this system
have failed at checkpoint [nnnn]. For help
in resolving this problem, please note this
checkpoint and contact Dell Technical
Support — The computer failed to complete
the boot routine three consecutive times for the
same error. Contact Dell (see “Contacting Dell”
on page 72).