Troubleshooting Software And Hardware Problems; Restoring Your Operating System; Using Microsoft Windows System Restore - Dell Inspiron 1420 Owner's Manual

8 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next.
9 Click Finish, and then restart your computer.
Troubleshooting Software and Hardware
Problems
If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is
detected but incorrectly configured, use Windows Vista Help and Support to
resolve the incompatibility:
1 Click Start
2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field, then press
<Enter>.
3 In the search results, select the option that best describes the problem and
follow the remaining troubleshooting steps.

Restoring Your Operating System

You can restore your operating system in the following ways:
• Windows Vista System Restore returns your computer to an earlier
operating state without affecting data files. Use System Restore as the first
solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. For
instructions, see "Using Microsoft Windows System Restore" on page 124.
• If you received Operating System media with your computer, you can use it
to restore your operating system. However, using the Operating System
media also deletes all data on the hard drive. Use the media only if System
Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. For instructions,
see "Using the Operating System Media" on page 125.

Using Microsoft Windows System Restore

The Windows 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. Any changes that System Restore
makes to your computer are completely reversible.
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