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Using Support Tools
My Dell Downloads
NOTE: My Dell Downloads may not be
available in all regions.
Some of the software pre-installed on your new
computer do not include a backup CD or DVD.
This software is available at My Dell Downloads.
From this web site you can download available
software for reinstallation or create your own
backup media.
To register and use My Dell Downloads:
Go to 1. downloadstore.dell.com/media.
Follow the instructions on the screen to 2.
register and download the software.
Reinstall or create backup media of the 3.
software for future use.
System Messages
If your computer has an issue or error, it may display
a System Message that will help you identify the
cause and action needed to resolve the issue.
NOTE: If the message that is displayed is
not listed in the following examples, see
the documentation for either the operating
system or the program that was running
when the message appeared. Alternatively
you could see the Dell Technology Guide
on your hard drive or at
support.dell.com/manuals or see
“Contacting Dell” on page 69 for assistance.
Alert! Previous attempts at booting this system
have failed at checkpoint [nnnn]. For help
in resolving this problem, please note this
checkpoint and contact Dell Technical
Support — The computer failed to complete
the boot routine three consecutive times for the
same error. Contact Dell (see “Contacting Dell”
on page 69).