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Dell KR019, WMTE01 specifications Using Microsoft Windows System Restore

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Using Microsoft Windows System Restore

The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files). Using System Restore can be helpful if changes to the system hardware, software, or settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. For information on using System Restore, see the Windows Help and Support Center (click Start, and click Help and Support).

NOTICE: System Restore does not monitor your data files or recover them. Make regular backups of your data files.

Starting System Restore

Microsoft Windows Vista:

1Click Start .

2In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press <Enter>.

NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; otherwise, contact your administrator to continue.

3Click Next and follow the instructions on the screen.

Microsoft Windows XP:

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 process is complete.

NOTE: If a problem occurs after you install a device driver, first try to resolve the problem by using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see "Returning to a Previous Device Driver Version" on page 52), or reinstall the driver with the Drivers and Utilities media (see "Using the Drivers and Utilities Disc" on page 53).

1Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Restore.

2Click either Restore my computer to an earlier time or Create a restore point.

3Click Next and follow the instructions on the screen.

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Dell KR019, WMTE01 specifications Using Microsoft Windows System Restore

Contents

Dell Precision R5400 Setup and Quick Reference Guide w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mP/N KR019 Notes, Notices, and CautionsJune Contents 2 Setting Up Your ComputerProblems Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit ContentsProblems With Your Order Product InformationContents About Your Computer Front Viewpower button, power light diagnostic lightsnetwork link integrity light Back Panel Connectorsline-in connector Setting Up Your Computer Quick Setup3 Connect the keyboard and mouse 2 Install the rails and the computer in the rackSetting Up Your Computer 4 Connect the monitor optional 5 Connect the computer and monitor optional power cablesSetting Up Your Computer 8 Press the power button on the computer and monitor optional Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionMicrosoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows XP2 Click Start→ Internet Explorer The New Connection Wizard appears 3 Click Connect to the InternetMicrosoft Windows XP Transferring Information to a New ComputerMicrosoft Windows Vista Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System Media 8 Click Finish 4 Under Which computer is this?, click Old Computer, and click Next 2 Under Now go to your old computer, click NextSpecifications integrated network interface with ASF 2.0 support as NOTE ASF 2.0 support and wakeup on LAN are notavailable on the secondary NIC and are not available on NOTICE Hard drives are not hot swappableNOTE The center riser expansion slot configuration varies according to the riser installed on your computerExpansion slots integrated ADI 1984 High Definition Audio CODECtwo back panel RJ-45 connectors for integrated 1-GB PCI Express x16 on outer two back panel connectors line-in and line-outPS/2 keyboard and mouse push button - Press the power button to turn on the NOTE Heat dissipation is calculated based upon the Weight Temperaturetemperature gradation of 10C per hour operating temperature is derated 1F/550 ftAirborne contaminant level 40 G +/- 5% with pulse duration of 2 msec +/--10%105 G +/- 5% with pulse duration of 2 msec +/- 10% Specifications Power Light TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Tools Beep Codes If your computer emits a series of beeps during start-upProgrammable interval timer failure Memory problemNVRAM power loss Invalid NVRAM configurationError Messages Do not use these characters in filenames computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. If the problem persists, try another drive. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on page N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I L A B L E - The computer cannot find the hard drive. If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the drive is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device TI M E - O F - D A Y C L O C K L O S T P O W E R - System configuration settings are corrupted. Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. If the problem persists, try to restore the data by entering the system setup program, and then immediately exit the program see your Service Manual at support.dell.com. If the message reappears, contact Dell see Contacting Dell on page System Messages 1 Click Start→ Help and Support Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems3 In the Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Answer any questions that appear 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media into the optical drive Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media6 Type 1 to Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics Dell Diagnostics Main Menu After the Dell Diagnostics loads the following menu appearsPress Tab to select the test you want to run and then press Enter After Test System is selected, the following menu appearsFunction continued NOTE The Extended Test periodically requires your input toDisplays the results of the test and Troubleshooting Tipsany error conditions encountered Power Problems Memory Problems Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.comLockups and Software Problems reinstall the programThe computer does not start up The computer stops respondingR U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I T Y W I Z A R D Dell Technical Update Service Dell Support UtilityClicking the Dell Support Icon Identifying Drivers Reinstalling SoftwareDrivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 8 Click Roll Back Driver Using the Drivers and Utilities DiscProperties Manually Reinstalling Drivers 6 Click Update Driver 7 Click Browse my computer for driver software2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance 2 Click Properties, and click Device ManagerRestoring Your Operating System 9 Click Update DriverYou can restore your operating system in the following ways 5 Click Device ManagerUsing Microsoft Windows System Restore Using Dell Factory Image Restore and Dell PC Restore Dell Factory Image Restore Microsoft Windows Vista Dell PC Restore Microsoft Windows XP Using the Operating System Media To reinstall Windows, you need the following items Reinstalling Windows Vista or Windows XP3 If the Install Windows message appears, click Exit When the DELL logo appears, press F12 immediatelyReinstalling Software Finding Information Safety, Regulatory, Warranty, and Support How to troubleshoot and solve problemsFor additional regulatory information, see the Regulatory Compliance homepage onGetting Help Obtaining AssistanceDellConnect Technical Support and Customer ServiceOnline Services Automated Order-Status Service Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Product InformationBefore You Call Diagnostics Checklist Name Date Address Phone number Service Tag bar code on the back or bottom of the computerExpress Service Code Error message, beep code, or diagnostic codeContacting Dell Getting Help Index Page Page Index