Dell Precision 690: Undoing the Last System Restore Enabling System Restore Using the Last Known Good Configuration
Undoing the Last System Restore Enabling System Restore Using the Last Known Good Configuration: Dell Precision 690
Table of contents
- Notes, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms
- Contents
- Finding Information 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 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 one DVI connector and one VGA connector For dual-monitor capable cards with two DVI connectors
- Connect the speakers. Connect the power cables and turn on the computer and monitor.
- Install additional software or devices. About Your Computer
- Front View
- 6 IEEE 1394 connector Use the IEEE 1394 connector for high-speed data devices such as digital video
- 13 diagnostic lights (4) Use these lights to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the
- Back View
- Back Panel Connectors 4 USB 2.0 connectors (3) It is recommended that you use the front USB connectors for devices that you
- 13 serial connector Connect a serial device, such as a handheld device, to the serial port. If necessary,
- Inside View
- System Board Components
- 17 hard drive fan (FAN_HDD)
- Cable Colors Device Color Locating Your User’s Guide Removing the Computer Cover
- 1 2 3 4 5
- 6 7 8
- Computer Stand Attaching the Computer Stand 4
- 5 9
- Removing the Computer Stand Caring for Your Computer Solving Problems Troubleshooting Tips
- Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 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 the 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 Error Messages Diagnostic Lights Diagnostic Light Codes Before POST Diagnostic Lights Power Problem Description Suggested Resolution Light
- Diagnostic Lights Power Problem Description Suggested Resolution Light
- Diagnostic Lights Power Problem Description Suggested Resolution Light
- 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
- Index
- 44 Index
5
Click
Next
.
The
Restoration Complete
screen appears after System Restore finishes collecting data and then
the computer restarts.
6
After the computer restarts, click
OK
.
To change the restore point, you can either repeat the steps using a different restore point, or you can undo
the restoration.
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
.
2
Click
Undo my last restoration
and click
Next
.
3
Click
Next
.
The
System Restore
screen appears and the computer restarts.
4
After the computer restarts, click
OK
.
Enabling System Restore
If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is
automatically disabled. To see if System Restore is enabled:
1
Click the
Start
button and click
Control
Panel
.
2
Click
Performance and Maintenance
.
3
Click
System
.
4
Click the
System Restore
tab.
5
Ensure that
Turn off System Restore
is unchecked.
Using the Last Known Good Configuration
1
Restart your computer and press <F8> when the message
Please select the operating
system to start
appears.
2
Highlight
Last Known Good Configuration
, press <Enter>, press <l>, and then select your
operating system when prompted.
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