Restoring Your Operating System, Reinstalling Drivers | Dell H7228

5Click Device Manager.

6In the Device Manager window, scroll down the list to see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with a [!]) on the device icon.

If an exclamation point is next to the device name, you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver.

Reinstalling Drivers

NOTICE: The Dell Support website provides approved drivers for Dell™ computers. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might not work correctly.

Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback

If a problem occurs on your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with the previously installed version.

To use Device Driver Rollback:

1Click the Start button and click Control Panel.

2In the Control Panel window, under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance.

3In the Performance and Maintenance window, click System.

4In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab.

5Click Device Manager.

6In the Device Manager window, right-click the device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties.

7Click the Drivers tab.

8Click Roll Back Driver.

If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore (see page 49) to return your computer to the operating state that existed before you installed the new driver.

Restoring Your Operating System

You can restore your operating system in the following ways:

•Microsoft Windows XP System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files.

•Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased the computer. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after you received the computer.

Advanced Troubleshooting

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Contents

USB 2.0 connectors Ieee 1394 connector Dell Dimension 4600C Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Program is designed for an earlier Microsoft Windows Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Appendix Safety Instructions Safety Instructions W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m How to clean my computer Tips on using WindowsFinding Information for Your Computer Microsoft Windows License Label Downloads Drivers, patches, and software updates Answers to technical serviceHow to use Windows XP Support questions Setting Up and Using Your Computer Connecting the AC Adapter Japan only Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand Tabs Tab holes Setting Up and Using Your ComputerScrew Setting Up a Printer Parallel connector on computer Connecting a Parallel PrinterPrinter Cable Screws Clips Parallel printer Cable Notches USB connector on computer Connecting a USB Printer Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting an Ieee 1394 Device OptionalConnecting to a Network Adapter Ieee 1394 connector Ieee 1394 cable Network cable Network Setup Wizard Setting Up Your Internet Connection Connecting to the Internet Copying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVD Hyper-Threading Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWsHelpful Tips Turning Off Your Computer Booting to a USB Device Setting Up and Using Your Computer Solving Problems Finding Solutions W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m See Finding Help Information Battery Problems CD drive problems Drive ProblemsProblems writing to a CD-RW drive DVD drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsHard drive problems Solving Problems Operating System not Found Contact Dell see Error Messages Computer stops responding General ProblemsProgram stops responding Program crashes repeatedly Solid blue screen appears Other software problems General hardware problems Other technical problems Keyboard Problems Ieee 1394 Device Problems Mouse Problems PC Card Problems Network ProblemsLink activity light Power Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems No sound from speakers Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from headphones Video and Monitor ProblemsIf the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to read Solving Problems Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Diagnostic LightsAdvanced Troubleshooting Modules, reinstall one module Modules installed, removeNormally, reinstall an additional Identified a faulty module or If the problem persists or Remove the card and reinstall itIf the computer has a video card See page 66, and restart Dell Diagnostics Option Function Starting the Dell Diagnostics Drivers What Is a Driver?Identifying Drivers Tab Function Restoring Your Operating System Reinstalling Drivers Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Enabling System Restore Front View Front and Back View of the ComputerAdding Parts More information Unexpectedly restartInstead, perform an operating system shutdown Back View Network jack Modem jack Reattaching the Front Door Hinge arms Closed position Opening the Computer CoverFront door Back of computer Adding Parts Cable security tab Looking Inside Your Computer System Board PC Card Types Adding PC Cards Optional Installing a PC Card Removing a PC Card Adding Other Cards Adding or Replacing a Video Card Removing a Video Card Notch Lever Tab card clip AGP connector PCI connectorHinged lever Filler bracket Adding Memory Installing a Video CardDDR Memory Overview Installing Memory Notch Memory module Cutouts Crossbar Securing clips Connector Removing Memory Closing the Computer Cover Microprocessor SpecificationsSystem Information Expansion Bus Memory Ports and ConnectorsDrives Video Audio PowerNetwork Controls and Lights Is 914 m 3000 ft Environmental914 m 3000 ft Standard Settings Viewing Settings Clearing Forgotten PasswordsSystem Setup Screens Replacing the Battery Battery Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Class a Class B FCC Notices U.S. Only FCC Identification Information Contacting Dell Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix Area Codes Local Numbers, Toll-Free Numbers Appendix Area Codes Local Numbers, Toll-Free Numbers Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix 800 300 412 or 21 422 07 Appendix Appendix Toll-free Or toll-free Appendix Index 101 Index 102 Index Index Index 103 Index 104