Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities | Dell H7228

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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.

4Click the System Restore tab.

5Ensure that Turn off System Restore is unchecked.

Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities

Windows XP IRQ conflicts occur if a device either is not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured.

To check for conflicts on a computer running Windows XP:

1Click the Start button and click Control Panel.

2Click Performance and Maintenance and click System.

3Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager.

4In the Device Manager list, check for conflicts with the other devices.

Conflicts are indicated by a yellow exclamation point (!) beside the conflicting device or a red X if the device has been disabled.

5Double-click any conflict to display the Properties window.

If an IRQ conflict exists, the Device status area in the Properties window reports the cards or devices that share the device's IRQ.

6Resolve conflicts by reconfiguring the devices or removing the devices from the

Device Manager.

To use the Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter:

1Click the Start button and click Help and Support.

2Type hardware troubleshooter in the Search field and click the arrow to start the search.

3Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the Search Results list.

4In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve a hardware conflict on my computer, and click Next.

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Dell H7228 manual Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities, Enabling System Restore

Contents

Dell Dimension 4600C USB 2.0 connectors Ieee 1394 connector Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Program is designed for an earlier Microsoft Windows Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 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 Tips on using Windows How to clean my computerFinding Information for Your Computer Microsoft Windows License Label Answers to technical service Downloads Drivers, patches, and software updatesHow to use Windows XP Support questions Connecting the AC Adapter Japan only Setting Up and Using Your Computer Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand Tabs Tab holes Setting Up and Using Your ComputerScrew Setting Up a Printer Connecting a Parallel Printer Parallel connector on computerPrinter Cable Screws Clips Parallel printer Cable Notches Connecting a USB Printer USB connector on computer Connecting an Ieee 1394 Device Optional Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkConnecting to a Network Adapter Ieee 1394 connector Ieee 1394 cable Network Setup Wizard Network cable Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet Connection How to Copy a CD or DVD Copying CDs and DVDs Hyper-Threading Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWsHelpful Tips Booting to a USB Device Turning Off Your Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Finding Solutions Solving Problems W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m See Battery Problems Finding Help Information CD drive problems Drive ProblemsProblems writing to a CD-RW drive DVD drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsHard drive problems Solving Problems Error Messages Operating System not Found Contact Dell see General Problems Computer stops respondingProgram stops responding Program crashes repeatedly Other software problems Solid blue screen appears Other technical problems General hardware problems Ieee 1394 Device Problems Keyboard Problems Mouse Problems PC Card Problems Network ProblemsLink activity light Power Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from speakers 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 installed, remove Modules, reinstall one moduleNormally, reinstall an additional Identified a faulty module or Remove the card and reinstall it If the problem persists orIf the computer has a video card See page 66, and restart Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics Option Function What Is a Driver? DriversIdentifying Drivers Tab Function Reinstalling Drivers Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Enabling System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 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 Cable security tab Back of computer Adding Parts Looking Inside Your Computer System Board Adding PC Cards Optional PC Card Types 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 Securing clips Connector Notch Memory module Cutouts Crossbar Removing Memory Closing the Computer Cover Specifications MicroprocessorSystem Information Expansion Bus Ports and Connectors MemoryDrives Video Power AudioNetwork 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 FCC Notices U.S. Only Class a Class B Contacting Dell FCC Identification Information 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 Index 101 Index 102 Index Index 103 Index 104