Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State | Dell E1405

Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State

If problems occur after you install a device driver, use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on page 102) to resolve the problem. If that is unsuccessful, then use System Restore.

NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete.

1Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore.

2Ensure that Restore my computer to an earlier time is selected and click Next.

3Click a calendar date to which you want to restore your computer.

The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that allows you to see and select restore points. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in boldface type.

4Select a restore point and click Next.

If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that restore point is automatically selected. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that you prefer.

5Click Next.

The Restoration Complete screen appears after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts.

6After the computer restarts, click OK.

To change the restore point, you can either repeat the steps using a different restore point, or you can undo the restoration.

Undoing the Last System Restore

NOTICE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete.

1Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore.

2Click Undo my last restoration and click Next.

Enabling System Restore

If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically disabled. To see if System Restore is enabled:

1Click the Start button and click Control Panel.

2Click Performance and Maintenance.

3Click System.

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W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Dell Inspiron 640M/ E1405 Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Configuring Power Management SettingsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Removing a Media Memory Card or Blank ContentsComposite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Setting up your Bluetooth Connection Connecting to a Mobile Broadband NetworkStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your ComputerIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly Removing and Installing Optical Drives 114 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 104100 If only part of the display is readable 101 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only 168 Contents Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 128128 130 170 Warranty information Finding InformationSupport.dell.com Service Code to direct Service Tag and Express Service CodeMicrosoft Windows License Label Enter the Express Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints For your configurationHow to use Windows XP Click the topic that describes your problem How to reinstall my operating system Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by DellQuickSet Tour of Your Computer Front ViewTour of Your Computer V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S Tour of Your Computer Y B O a R D a N D W I R E L E S S S T a T U S L I G H T S Left Side View D I O C O N N E C T O R S Right Side View Back View Bottom View Tour of Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your Computer Transferring Information to a New Computer Click Finished and restart the new computer Click Finish Setting Up a Printer Printer Cable Connecting a USB Printer Uninterruptible Power Supplies Power Protection DevicesSurge Protectors Line Conditioners Adjusting Brightness Using the DisplaySwitching the Video Image Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Using the Display Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Key Combinations Speaker Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsOpens the Search Results-Computer dialog box Customizing the Touch Pad Touch Pad Using a Battery Battery PerformanceUsing a Battery Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Check the Battery Charge Low-Battery Warning Conserving Battery PowerPower Management Modes Check the Battery Health Hibernate Mode Charging the Battery Replacing the BatteryConfiguring Power Management Settings Storing a Battery Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaPlaying CDs or DVDs DVD player includes the following basic buttons Adjusting the Volume Microsoft Windows XP Adjusting the Picture Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect If the computer is on or in standby modeIf the computer is off or in hibernate mode Reinstallation CD Dell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience HelpRepair Utility CD Reinstalling Dell MediaDirect Repairing Dell MediaDirect Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Video and Standard Audio Standard S-video cable Standard audio cable Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Composite video adapter Video cable Composite Video and Standard Audio Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Composite video adapter Pdif digital audio cable Component Video and Standard Audio Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Component video adapter 2 S/PDIF digital audio cable Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Configuring DVD Playback Using Headphones Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Installing an ExpressCard Using ExpressCardsUsing ExpressCards ExpressCard Types Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Media Memory Card Blanks Media Memory Card Types Installing a Media Memory Card Removing a Media Memory Card or Blank Using ExpressCards Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem Setting Up a NetworkNetwork Setup Wizard Setting Up a Network Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Checking Your Wireless Network CardWhat You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Setting Up a New Wlan Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Completing the Connection to the Wlan Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan Bluetooth Network Setting up your Bluetooth ConnectionConnecting to a Bluetooth Network Setting Up a Network Securing Your Computer PasswordsSecurity Cable Lock Securing Your Computer If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Computer Tracking Software Dell Technical Update Service TroubleshootingDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Option FunctionTab Function Dell Support Utility Accessing the Dell Support Utility CD and DVD drive problems Drive ProblemsClicking the Dell Support Icon Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Hard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Attachments Error Messages Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Windows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed ExpressCard Problems Ieee 1394 Device Problems Keyboard ProblemsExternal Keyboard problems Unexpected characters Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Computer stops responding Solid blue screen appears Dell MediaDirect problems Other software problems Memory Problems Power Problems Network Problems Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Printer Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Scanner ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers No sound from external speakers No sound from headphones Touch Pad or Mouse Problems If the display is blank Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is difficult to read 100 Drivers What Is a Driver?If only part of the display is readable Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackUsing the Drivers and Utilities CD 103 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 105 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Removing Dell PC Restore Using the Operating System CDBefore You Begin 107 To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items Before You Begin Adding and Replacing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer 111 Hard Drive To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay 113 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Removing and Installing Optical Drives Optical DrivesAbout the Device Security Screw 115 Memory Installing a Memory Module in Connector Dimm B 117 Installing a Memory Module in Connector Dimm a 119 120 Modem Optional 121 Screw Modem cable Pull-tab System board connector 123 Mini-Card Metal securing tabs Mini-Card Hinge Cover Removing the Hinge Cover125 Hinge cover Indent Replacing the Hinge Cover KeyboardRemoving the Keyboard 127 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Replacing the Keyboard128 129 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery 130 Dell QuickSet Features Dell QuickSet Features131 132 Identifying Your Computer Traveling With Your ComputerPacking the Computer 133 Traveling by Air Travel Tips Contacting Dell 135Contacting Dell 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 Called from within Singapore or Malaysia onlyWebsite support.ap.dell.com 151 152 153 154 Printers, and Projectors for Relationship 155 156 157 Specifications 158 Ports and ConnectorsIn-1 Media Card Reader Memory Communications 159Video Audio Display 160Keyboard Touch Pad Battery 161AC Adapter 162 PhysicalEnvironmental 163 164 Viewing the System Setup Screen Using the System Setup ProgramSystem Setup Screen Appendix Changing the Boot Sequence Performing a One-Time BootCommonly Used Options Computer, Keyboard, and Display Cleaning Your ComputerTouch Pad 167 Floppy Drive Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyCDs and DVDs 168 FCC Notice U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Class B 170 Macrovision Product Notice Glossary 171Glossary 172 173 Device driver See driverDocking device See APR 174 175 NIC See network adapter 176 177 178 System tray See notification area 179 180 Video resolution See resolution 181 182 Index 183Index 184 See hard drive 185 186 187 188