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Solving Problems
3
Double-click the filename
DSRIRRemv2.exe
.
NOTE:
If you do not log on as a local administrator, a message appears stating that you must log on as
administrator. Click
Quit
, and then log on as a local administrator.
NOTE:
If the partition for PC Restore does not exist on your computer’s hard drive, a message appears stating
that the partition was not found. Click
Quit
; there is no partition to delete.
4
Click
OK
to remove the PC Restore partition on the hard drive.
5
Click
Yes
when a confirmation message appears.
The PC Restore partition is deleted and the newly available disk space is added to the free space
allocation on the hard drive.
6
Right-click
Local Disk (C)
in Windows Explorer, click
Properties
, and verify that the additional disk
space is available as indicated by the increased value for
Free Space
.
7
Click
Finish
to close the
PC Restore Removal
window.
8
Restart the computer.
Using the Operating System CD
Before You Begin
If you are considering reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to correct a problem with a newly
installed driver, first try using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see page 100). If Device Driver
Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your operating system to the
operating state it was in before you installed the new device driver. See "Using Microsoft
Windows XP
System Restore" on page 103.
To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items:
•
Dell™
Operating System
CD
•
Dell
Drivers and Utilities
CD
NOTE:
The
Drivers and Utilities
CD contains drivers that were installed during assembly of the computer. Use the
Drivers and Utilities
CD to load any required drivers. Depending on the region from where you ordered your
computer, or whether you requested the CDs, the
Drivers and Utilities
CD and
Operating System
CD may not ship
with your computer.
Reinstalling Windows XP
The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to complete. After you reinstall the operating system, you
must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software.
NOTICE:
The
Operating System
CD provides options for reinstalling Windows XP. The options can overwrite files
and possibly affect programs installed on your hard drive. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell
technical support representative instructs you to do so.
Summary of Contents for 6400 - Inspiron Laptop
Page 10: ...10 Contents Glossary 169 Index 181 ...
Page 32: ...32 Setting Up Your Computer ...
Page 64: ...64 Using Multimedia ...
Page 76: ...76 Setting Up a Network ...
Page 108: ...108 Solving Problems ...
Page 128: ...128 Adding and Replacing Parts ...
Page 130: ...130 Dell QuickSet Features ...
Page 154: ...154 Contacting Dell ...
Page 162: ...162 Specifications ...
Page 180: ...180 Glossary ...
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