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Dell PP32LA, P168C, PP32LB specifications Starting System Restore, Undoing the Last System Restore

Models: PP32LB P168C PP32LA

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Starting System Restore

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

NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view.

NOTE: Set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view.

Starting System Restore

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 the desired action.

3Click Next and follow the remaining prompts on the screen.

In the event that System Restore did not resolve the issue, you may undo the last system restore (see "Undoing the Last System Restore" on page 49).

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 is complete.

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 remaining on-screen prompts.

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.

Windows Vista:

1Click Start .

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

Reinstalling Software

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Dell PP32LA, P168C, PP32LB Starting System Restore, Click Start→All Programs→Accessories→System Tools→System Restore

Contents

w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Dell Latitude E5400 and E5500 Setup and Quick Reference GuideMacrovision Product Notice Notes, Notices, and Cautions2 Setting Up Your Computer ContentsError Messages Problems With Your Order AutoTech ServiceProduct Information Before You CallContents Front View About Your Computer11 IEEE 1394 connector location may vary depending on model RJ-11 modem connector Back Viewvideo connector serial connector E5500 onlyWireless Switch Battery RemovalQuick Setup Setting Up Your Computer3 Connect USB devices, such as a mouse or keyboard optional Setting Up Your Computer4 Connect IEEE 1394 devices, such as a media player optional laptop with wired connection Connecting to the InternetMicrosoft Windows XP Operating System Setting Up Your Internet Connection2 Click Start→Internet Explorer→Connect to the Internet Microsoft Windows XP Operating System Transferring Information to a New ComputerTo prepare a new computer for the file transfer 3 On the Which computer is this? screen, click New Computer→Next To transfer data to the new computer Microsoft Windows VistaNext 2 In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue32 KB per instruction, 32 KB data cache per SpecificationsS-video supports S/PDIF adapter, VGA one full Mini-Card and one half Mini-Cardsupported by Mobile Broadband Mini-Card 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN on system boardsize of shared video memory is up to 256 MB Maximum resolutions DimensionsSpecifications Display4-, 6-, or 9-cell smart lithium ion 6-cell is Kingdom, Brazil, and Japan 84 Denmarkintensive conditions see Power Problems on significantly reduced under certain powerdepending on operating conditions and can be Dimensions of 65 W auto-air Output powerWeight with cables Dimensions of 90 W E seriesG2 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985 Power Lights TroubleshootingTools Beep Codesshort beeps Error Messages Do not use these characters in filenames MediaDirect cannot verify the Digital Rights Management DRM restrictions on the file, so the file cannot be played see Dell Diagnostics on page M E M O R Y A L L O C A T I O N E R R O R - The software you are attempting to run is conflicting with the operating system, another program, or a utility. Shut down the computer, wait 30 seconds, and then restart it. Try to run the program again. If the error message still appears, see the software documentation O P T I O N A L ROM B A D C H E C K S U M - The optional ROM has failed. Contact Dell see Contacting Dell on page System Messages Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media Power Problems Troubleshooting TipsMemory Problems The computer does not start up Lockups and Software ProblemsThe computer stops responding A program 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 Support Utility Dell Technical Update ServiceThe Dell Support Utility is customized for your computing environment Troubleshooting Drivers Reinstalling SoftwareIdentifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next Manually Reinstalling Drivers2 Click Properties→Device Manager Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows System Restore1 Click Start→All Programs→Accessories→System Tools→System Restore Starting System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Using Dell Factory Image Restore 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore Using the Operating System MediaBefore you Begin Reinstalling Windows The Drivers and Utilities media is a CD or Finding InformationThe Dell Technology Guide is available at How to troubleshoot and solve problemsadditional regulatory information, see the Obtaining Assistance Getting HelpOnline Services Technical Support and Customer ServiceDellConnect AutoTech Service Problems With Your OrderAutomated Order-Status Service Product Information Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditBefore You Call Service Tag bar code on the back or bottom of the computer Diagnostics Checklist Name Date Address Phone numberExpress Service Code Error message, beep code, or diagnostic codeContacting Dell Getting Help Index Page Page returning to a previous device driver version System Restore Windows XP continued reinstallingwireless switch wizards Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Program Compatibility wizard