Using System Restore, Windows XP | Dell PP01L manual

Using System Restore

Windows XP and Windows Me provide a System Restore feature that allows you to return your computer to an earlier operating state if changes to the computer’s hardware or software (including new hardware or program installations) or other system settings, have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. You can also undo the last "System Restore."

System Restore automatically creates system checkpoints. You can also manually create your own checkpoints by creating Restore Points. To limit the amount of hard disk space used, older restore points are automatically purged.

To resolve an operating system problem, you can use System Restore from Safe Mode or Normal Mode to return your computer to an earlier operating state.

System Restore does not cause you to lose personal files stored in the My Documents folder, data files, or e-mail messages after restoring the computer to an earlier operating state. If you restore the computer to an operating state that existed before you installed a program, the program’s data files won’t be lost, but you will have to reinstall the actual program again.

NOTICE: It is important to make regular backups of your data files. System Restore does not monitor changes to or recover your data files. If the original data on the hard disk is accidentally erased or overwritten, or if it becomes inaccessible because of a hard disk malfunction, use your backup files to recover the lost or damaged data.

System Restore is enabled on your new computer. However, if you reinstall Windows XP or Windows Me with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically disabled. Before you use System Restore, see the following subsections to confirm that it is enabled.

Windows XP

1Click the Start button and then click Control Panel.

2Click Performance and Maintenance.

3Click System.

4Click the System Restore tab.

5Make sure that Turn off System Restore is not checked.

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Contents

W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Solutions Guide Abbreviations and Acronyms Hints, Notices, and Cautions Contents Co n t e n t s Setting Up the APR to Connect to a NetworkUninterruptible Power Supply Devices Program is designed for an earlier version 101 Viewing the System Setup Screens 101 119 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 118122 142 Co n t e n t s Safety Instructions Safety and EMC Instructions Portable ComputersSafety and EM C Ins tr uct ions Port abl e Computer s General Safety and EMC Instr uc tions Port able Computer s Power Safety Instructions Battery Safety Instructions EMC Instructions Air Travel Safety Instructions When Using Your Computer Ergonomic Computing Habits Safety and EMC Instr uc tions Port able Computer s Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge When Removing or Replacing Parts Safety and EMC Instr uc tions Port able Computer s Setting Up Se tting Up Connecting a PrinterParallel Printer USB Printer USB connector on printer USB printer cable Installing the Printer Driver Transferring Information to a New Computer Windows XP Only Setting Up a Home and Office Network Windows XP Only About the Module Bay Turning Off the ComputerWindows XP Windows Me and Windows Microsoft Windows XP Swapping Devices While the Computer Is Turned OffSwapping Devices While Windows Is Running Microsoft Windows Enabling the Infrared SensorMicrosoft Windows Me Setting Up the Dolby Headphone Surge Protectors Setting Up the APR to Connect to a NetworkPower Protection Devices Line Conditioners Uninterruptible Power Supply Devices W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Solving Problems Sol ving Proble ms Finding Solutions Solv ing Proble ms Accessing Help Power Problems Error Messages Click Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs Windows XPClick the Change or Remove Program icon Windows Me If the display is blank Video and Display Problems Windows Me and Windows If the display is difficult to readClick Appearance and Themes If you have a problem with integrated speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you have a problem with external speakers If only part of the display is readable If you cannot print to a parallel port printer Printer Problems If you cannot print to a USB printer Modem and Internet Connection Problems Sol ving Proble ms Double-click the Phone and Modems Options icon Double-clickPhone and Modems Scanner Problems Touch Pad or Mouse Problems External Keyboard Problems If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk Drive ProblemsUnexpected Characters Back of floppy disk Not write-protected Write-protected If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive tray If you cannot play a DVD movieIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound If the CD-RW drive stops writing If you have problems with a hard drive Network ProblemsUnder Error-checking, click Check Now Windows XP and Windows Program stops responding General Program ProblemsProgram crashes Solid blue screen appears Error messages appear If Your Computer Gets Wet Mail Problems No operating system found If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Resolving Other Technical Problems Reinstalling the Modem or Network Adapter Driver Windows XP Using the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Windows Me Windows Using System Restore Manually Creating the Restore Points Creating a Restore PointUsing the System Restore Wizard Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Undoing the Last System Restore Reinstalling Windows XP Solv ing Proble ms Reinstalling Windows Me Solv ing Proble ms Reinstalling Windows Enabling Hibernate Support Sol ving Proble ms Replacing Parts Connecting External Devices to the APR Using the Advanced Port Replicator Audio line-out connector is on the side of the APR Docking the Computer APR Controls and IndicatorsEject/locking lever Locked position Light Lever Alignment rails Undocking the ComputerEject/locking Eject/locking lever Docking light Undock request button Monitor Stand Adding Memory Screw Memory module cover Memory module Securing clip Screw Memory module cover Re placing Par ts Adding a Mini PCI Card Screws Memory module cover Replacing the Hard Drive Antenna cables Connectors on Computer Screw Hard drive Hard drive Re placing Par ts Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Adding a Daughter Card Modem Pull tab Modem cable connector Re placing Par ts P e n d i Microprocessor SpecificationsSystem Information PC Card Ppe ndix Ports and ConnectorsMemory Audio Communications XGA SXGA+ Uxga Display Track Stick BatteryTouch Pad Physical AC Adapter 100 Ap pe nd i Environmental Viewing the System Setup Screens Standard SettingsSystem Setup Screens Ppe ndix 101 102 Ap pe nd i Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsContacting Dell Austria Vienna Australia SydneyWebsite http//support.euro.dell.com Barbados Canada North York, Ontario BruneiCayman Islands Chile Santiago Costa Rica ColombiaCzech Republic Prague Denmark Horsholm Finland Helsinki El SalvadorHome and Small Business Website http//support.euro.dell.com Corporate Hong Kong GuatemalaIreland Cherrywood 108 Ap pe nd i Ppe ndix 109 Website http//support.euro.dell.com Jamaica 110 Ap pe nd i Website http//support.jp.dell.com Korea Seoul Macau LuxembourgMalaysia Penang Ppe ndix 111 Netherlands Amsterdam Netherlands AntillesNew Zealand Nicaragua Peru PanamaPoland Warsaw Portugal South Africa Johannesburg Singapore Singapore09/091 Southeast Asian and Pacific Ppe ndix 115 Switzerland GenevaTaiwan 116 Ap pe nd i Trinidad/TabagoBracknell Ppe ndix 117 118 Ap pe nd i Regulatory InformationVenezuela Class a Ppe ndix 119 FCC Notices U.S. Only 120 Ap pe nd i Class BModem Regulatory Information Ppe ndix 121 122 Ap pe nd i Battery DisposalFax Branding Ppe ndix 123 NOM Information Mexico Only 124 Ap pe nd i Limited Warranties and Return PolicyInformación para NOM únicamente para México Ppe ndix 125 One-Year Limited Warranty U.S. Only 126 Ap pe nd i Ppe ndix 127 Two-Year Limited Warranty U.S. Only 128 Ap pe nd i Limited Warranty Coverage During Year OneLimited Warranty Coverage During Year Two Ppe ndix 129 General Provisions 130 Ap pe nd i Three-Year Limited Warranty U.S. Only Ppe ndix 131 Coverage During Year OneCoverage During Years Two and Three 132 Ap pe nd i Ppe ndix 133 One-Year Limited Warranty Canada Only 134 Ap pe nd i Ppe ndix 135 Two-Year Limited Warranty Canada Only 136 Ap pe nd i Ppe ndix 137 Coverage During Year Two 138 Ap pe nd i Three-Year Limited Warranty Canada Only Ppe ndix 139 140 Ap pe nd i Ppe ndix 141 142 Ap pe nd i Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. and Canada Only Exclusions GuaranteeMaking a Claim Ppe ndix 143 144 Ap pe nd i Limitation and Statutory Rights Inde 145 D e 146