DELL 4501 User Manual

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To use the Windows 2000 Hardware Troubleshooter:
1
Click the Start button and click Help.
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 then click Next.
Using System Restore in Windows XP
The 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 "Windows XP Help and 
Support Center" on page 8 for additi
onal information on using System 
Restore. 
 NOTICE: Back up your data files regularly. 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 all open files and close all 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.
3
Click a calendar date to which you want to restore your computer.
The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that allows you 
to see and select restore points. All calendar dates with available 
restore points appear in bold.