Dell Inspiron 710M Owner's Manual

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Solving Problems 519 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next.10 Click Finish and restart your computer.Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesIf a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectlyconfigured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility.To resolve incompatibilities using the Hardware Troubleshooter:1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support.2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the Search field and click the arrow to start the search.3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the Search Results list.4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve a hardware conflict on mycomputer, and click Next.Restoring Your Operating SystemYou can restore your operating system in the following ways:• Microsoft Windows XP System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating statewithout affecting data files.• Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in whenyou purchased the computer. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard driveand removes any applications installed after you received the computer.NOTE: Dell PC Restore is available only on computers purchased in certain regions.Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreThe Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return yourcomputer 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.NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files. System Restore does not monitor your data files orrecover them.NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may notwork if you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view.Creating a Restore Point1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support.2 Click System Restore.3 Follow the instructions on the screen.