Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec | Dell MTC2, G7279, DMC specs

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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.

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

2Click Undo my last restoration and click Next.

Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec

Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to restore your operating system. PC Restore restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased the computer. Any programs or files added since you received your computer— including data files—are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on. If possible, back up all data before using PC Restore.

NOTICE: Using PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any applications or drivers installed after you received your computer. If possible, back up the data before using PC Restore.

To use PC Restore:

1Turn on the computer.

During the boot process, a blue bar with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen.

2Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press <Ctrl><F11>.

If you do not press <Ctrl><F11> in time, let the computer finish restarting, and then restart the computer again.

NOTICE: If you do not want to proceed with PC Restore, click Reboot in the following step.

3On the next screen that appears, click Restore.

4On the next screen, click Confirm.

The restore process takes approximately 6–10 minutes to complete.

5When prompted, click Finish to reboot the computer.

NOTE: Do not manually shut down the computer. Click Finish and let the computer completely reboot.

6When prompted, click Yes.

The computer restarts. Because the computer is restored to its original operating state, the screens that appear, such as the End User License Agreement, are the same ones that appeared the first time the computer was turned on.

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Advanced Troubleshooting

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Dell MTC2, G7279, DMC manual Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec

Contents

W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Program is designed for an earlier Microsoft Windows Advanced Troubleshooting Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Adding or Replacing a Second Hard Drive 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 Finding Information for Your Computer Microsoft Windows License Label Downloads Drivers, patches, and software updates Support questionsOnline courses Technical support Setting Up a Printer Connecting a Parallel PrinterSetting Up and Using Your Computer Printer Cable Connecting a USB Printer Parallel connector on computerScrews Clips Parallel printer Cable Notches Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network AdapterUSB connector on computer Connecting to the Internet Network Setup WizardClick Checklist for creating a network Network wall jack Network cable Setting Up Your Internet Connection Click Connect to the InternetIf you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP How to Copy a CD or DVD Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWsCopying CDs and DVDs Click Exact Copy Hyper-Threading Helpful TipsClick Hardware and click Device Manager Booting to a USB Device Turning Off Your ComputerTurn Off Computer Turn off computer window, click Turn off 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 Drive ProblemsFloppy drive problems Finding Help Information CD drive problems Back of floppy disk Write-protected Not write- protected Problems writing to a CD-RW drive DVD drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Hard drive problems Error Messages General Problems Computer stops responding Other software problems Program stops respondingProgram crashes repeatedly Solid blue screen appears Other technical problems General hardware problems Ieee 1394 Device Problems Keyboard Problems Mouse Problems Network Problems Power Problems Network integritySpeed light Printer Problems Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from speakers Video and Monitor Problems No sound from headphonesIf the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to read Solving Problems Diagnostic Lights Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionAdvanced Troubleshooting Identified a faulty module or ErrorIf available, install properly If the problem persists, contact If the problem persists or Different connector and restartYou have identified a faulty Connector or reinstalled all Connector placement That you are installing areMemory module/memory Requirements see Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Option FunctionTab Function What Is a Driver? Reinstalling DriversDrivers Identifying Drivers Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Manually Reinstalling DriversRestoring Your Operating System Click Roll Back Driver Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Creating a Restore PointClick System Restore Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Enabling System Restore Click Performance and MaintenanceClick the System Restore tab Click Performance and Maintenance and click System Advanced Troubleshooting Front and Back View of the Computer Front ViewOn computers with an optional floppy drive Adding Parts Computer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown Back View Network jack Removing the Computer Cover Guide Computer cover Cover latch Back of computer Looking Inside Your Computer System Board Adding Cards Securing screw Filler bracket Card Card cutout CrossbarNot fully seated card Fully seated card Bracket Adding or Replacing the AGP Card Installing an AGP Card Notch Lever Tab Card clip AGP connectorPCI connector AGP card Card clip lever Slot connector Adding or Replacing a Second Hard Drive Existing hard drive ScrewsDrive bracket Drive bracket Adding a Floppy Drive Side hinges Front panel Top tab Middle tabBottom tab Tabs Insert Top bracket screw Drive bracket Floppy drive Side hinges Front panel Adding a Second CD or DVD Drive Bottom tab Adding Parts Insert Tabs Drive Alignment screws Drive Securing screw Side hinges Front panel Memory Installation Guidelines Adding MemoryDDR Memory Overview Installing Memory Securing clips Connector Notch Replacing the Computer Cover Specifications System InformationExpansion Bus Appendix Ports and Connectors MemoryOther factors Drives Power VideoAudio Network System Setup OverviewEnvironmental Viewing Settings System Setup ScreensKeys Action Boot Sequence Option SettingsChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Clearing Forgotten Passwords Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots Replacing the Battery Battery Battery socket Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyFCC Notices U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Class a Class B Contacting Dell FCC Identification Information Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix Area Codes Local Numbers, Toll-Free Numbers Appendix 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 Index Index 107 Index Help files accessing, 9 Compatibility, 27 restore to previous operating108 Index Wizard, 27 reinstalling, 47 scanner, 34 System Restore Wizards Program Compatibility WizardIndex 109 Index 110