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Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System: Dell OptiPlex 320 User's Guide
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Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide
Drivers
Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore
Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide.
NOTICE:
You must use Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later when you reinstall the Microsoft Windows XP
operating system.
NOTE:
If you installed a unique image on your computer or if you had to reinstall your operating system, run the DSS
utility. DSS is available on your optional Drivers and Utilities CD (Resource CD) and at support.dell.com.
Drivers
What Is a Driver?
A driver is a program that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. All devices require a driver program.
A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other programs that use the device. Each device has its own set of
specialized commands that only its driver recognizes.
Dell ships your computer to you with required drivers already installed—no further installation or configuration is needed.
NOTICE:
The optional Drivers and Utilities CD (Resource CD) may contain drivers for operating systems that are not
on your computer. Ensure that you are installing software appropriate for your operating system.
Many drivers, such as the keyboard driver, come with your Microsoft Windows operating system. You may need to install
drivers if you:
Upgrade your operating system.
Reinstall your operating system.
Connect or install a new device.
Identifying Drivers
If you experience a problem with any device, identify whether the driver is the source of your problem and, if necessary,
update the driver.
1. Click the Start button and click Control Panel.
2. Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance.
3. Click System.
4. In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab.
5. Click Device Manager.
6. Scroll down the list to see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with a [!]) on the device icon.
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