Resolving Software And Hardware Incompatibilities; Restoring Your Operating System; Using Microsoft Windows Xp System Restore - Dell Dimension 9200 Owner's Manual

Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities

If a device is not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured,
you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility.
To resolve incompatibilities using the Hardware Troubleshooter:
1 Click Start, then click Help and Support.
2 Type
hardware troubleshooter
3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the Search Results list.
4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve a hardware conflict on my computer, and
then click Next.

Restoring Your Operating System

You can restore your operating system in the following ways:
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• Microsoft Windows
affecting data files. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and
preserving data files.
• Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you
purchased the computer. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes
any applications installed after you received the computer. Use PC Restore only if System Restore did
not resolve your operating system problem.
• If you received an Operating System CD with your computer, you can use it to restore your operating
system. However, using the Operating System CD also deletes all data on the hard drive. Use the CD
only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem.

Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore

The Microsoft 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 the Windows Help
and Support Center for information on using System Restore. To access the Windows Help and Support
Center:
1 Click Start→ Help and Support.
2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem, then click the arrow icon.
3 Click the topic that describes your problem.
4 Follow the instructions on the screen.
NOTICE:
Make regular backups of your data files. System Restore does not monitor your data files or recover them.
NOTE:
The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view and may not apply if you set
your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view.
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Troubleshooting Tools
in the Search field, then click the arrow to start the search.
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XP System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without