Dell Precision 370: Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Creating a Restore Point Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Creating a Restore Point Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State: Dell Precision 370
Table of contents
- Notes, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms
- Contents
- Finding Information and Assistance What Are You Looking For? Find it Here
- What Are You Looking For? Find it Here
- What Are You Looking For? Find it Here
- What Are You Looking For? Find it Here
- Setting Up Your Mini-Tower Computer Connect the keyboard and the mouse. Connect the modem or the network cable.
- Connect the monitor.
- For single- and dual-monitor capable cards with a single connector
- For dual-monitor capable cards with 1 DVI and 1 VGA connector For dual-monitor capable cards with 2 DVI connectors
- Connect the speakers. Connect the power cables and turn on the computer and monitor.
- Install additional software or devices. Congratulations! You have completed the setup for your mini-tower computer. Setting Up Your Desktop Computer Connect the keyboard and the mouse.
- Connect the modem or the network cable. Connect the monitor.
- For single- and dual-monitor capable cards with a single connector
- For dual-monitor capable cards with 1 DVI and 1 VGA connector For dual-monitor capable cards with 2 DVI connectors
- Connect the speakers. Connect the power cables and turn on the computer and monitor. Install additional software or devices.
- Locating Your User’s Guide To access the User’s Guide from your hard drive: To access your User’s Guide from the Dell Support Site:
- Opening Your Mini-Tower Computer
- Quick Reference Guide 21
- The Card Cooling Fan
- Opening Your Desktop Computer
- Caring for Your Computer
- Solving Problems Troubleshooting Tips Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Windows XP Windows 2000
- Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Creating a Restore Point Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
- Undoing the Last System Restore Enabling System Restore
- Using Last Known Good Configuration Other Options to Help Resolve Additional Device or Software Conflicts Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
- Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD
- Before You Start Testing Beep Codes Code Cause
- Code Cause Diagnostic Lights
- Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
- Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
- Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
- Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
- Frequently Asked Questions How Do I... Solution Where to Find Additional Information
- How Do I... Solution Where to Find Additional Information
- Index
- 40 Index
6
Double-click
Interrupt request (IRQ)
.
Incorrectly configured devices are indicated by a yellow exclamation point (
!
) or a red
X
if
the device has been disabled.
7
Double-click any device marked with an exclamation point to display the
Properties
window.
The
Device
status
area in the
Properties
window reports the cards or devices that need to be
reconfigured.
8
Reconfigure the devices or remove the devices from the Device Manager. See the
documentation that came with the device for information on configuring the device.
To resolve incompatibilities using the Hardware Troubleshooter:
1
Click the
Start
button and click
Help
.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com
2
Click
Troubleshooting and Maintenance
on the
Contents
tab, click
Windows 2000
troubleshooters
, and then click
Hardware
.
3
In the
Hardware Troubleshooter
list, click
I need to resolve a hardware conflict on my
computer
and click
Next
.
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return
your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to the
hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating
state. See the Windows Help and Support Center (see "Finding Information and Assistance"
on page 5) for information about using System Restore.
NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files. System Restore does not monitor your data files
or recover them.
Creating a Restore Point
1
Click the
Start
button and click
Help and Support
.
2
Click
System Restore
.
3
Follow the instructions on the screen.
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
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.
1
Click the
Start
button, point to
All Programs
→
Accessories
→
System Tools
, and then click
System Restore
.
2
Ensure that
Restore my computer to an earlier time
is selected and click
Next
.
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