Dell precision m90 User Manual

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4. Select a restore point and click Next.If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that restore point is automatically selected. If two or more restore points are available, click therestore point that you prefer.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 Restore1. 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.Enabling System RestoreIf 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 isenabled: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 Operating System CDBefore You BeginIf you are considering reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows XP Device DriverRollback. See Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return youroperating system to the operating state it was in before you installed the new device driver. See Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore.To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items:l Dell™ Operating System CDl Dell Drivers and Utilities CDReinstalling Windows XPThe reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to complete. After you reinstall the operating system, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virusprotection program, and other software.1. Save and close any open files and exit any open programs.2. Insert the Operating System CD. Click Exit if the Install Windows XP message appears.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 orprograms until the system restoration is complete.NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that were installed during assembly of the computer. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to load anyrequired drivers, including the drivers required if your computer has a RAID controller.NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for reinstalling Windows XP. The options can overwrite files and possibly affect programs installedon your hard drive. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to do so.Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals