Dell Dimension E520, Owner'S Manual

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Troubleshooting Tools
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Undoing the Last System Restore
NOTICE:
Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not
alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete.
1
Click the Start button, point to All Programs
→
Accessories
→
System Tools , and then click System
Restore .
2
Click Undo my last restoration and click Next .
Enabling System Restore
If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is
automatically disabled. To see if System Restore is enabled:
1
Click the Start button and click Control Panel .
2
Click Performance and Maintenance .
3
Click System .
4
Click the System Restore tab.
5
Ensure that Turn off System Restore is unchecked.
Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec
NOTICE:
Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any applications or
drivers installed after you received your computer. If possible, back up the data before using PC Restore. Use PC
Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem.
NOTE:
Dell PC Restore by Symantec is not available in all countries or on all computers.
Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to restore your operating system.
PC Restore restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased the computer.
Any programs or files added since you received your computer—including data files—are permanently
deleted from the hard drive. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos,
music files, and so on. If possible, back up all data before using PC Restore.
To use PC Restore:
1
Turn on the computer.
During the boot process, a blue bar with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen.
2
Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press <Ctrl><F11>.
If you do not press <Ctrl><F11> in time, let the computer finish starting, and then restart the
computer again.
NOTICE:
If you do
not
want to proceed with PC Restore, click Reboot in the following step.
3
On the next screen that appears, click Restore .
4
On the next screen, click Confirm .
The restore process takes approximately 6–10 minutes to complete.