Quick Reference Guide 9• Desktop System Software (DSS)— Ifyou reinstall the operating system foryour computer, you should also reinstallthe DSS utility. DSS automaticallydetects your computer and operatingsystem and installs the updatesappropriate for your configuration,providing critical updates for youroperating system and support forprocessors, optical drives, USB devices,etc. DSS is necessary for correctoperation of your Dell computer.To download Desktop System Software:1 Go to support.dell.com, select yourcountry/region, and then click Drivers& Downloads.2 Click Select Model or Enter a Tag,make the appropriate selections or enterthe appropriate information for yourcomputer, and then click Confirm.3 Scroll down to System andConfiguration Utilities→ DesktopSystem Software, and then clickDownload Now.NOTE: The support.dell.com userinterface may vary depending on yourselections.• How to use Windows XP• How to use Windows Vista• How to work with programs and files• How to personalize my desktopWindows Help and Support Center1 Click Start→ Help and Support.2 Type a word or phrase that describesyour problem and click the arrow icon.3 Click the topic that describes yourproblem.4 Follow the instructions on the screen.What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
