Troubleshooting Software And Hardware Problems; Restoring Your Operating System - Dell XPS M1330 Owner's Manual

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:
• Microsoft 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 111.
• 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. For
instructions, see "Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec" on page 111.
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 114.
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Troubleshooting
→ Help and Support.