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Troubleshooting
Using the Operating System Media
Before You Begin
If you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to correct a
problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver
Rollback (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on page 140).
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 System
Restore" on page 145).
NOTICE:
Before performing the installation, back up all data files on your primary
hard drive. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the
first drive detected by the computer.
To reinstall Windows, you need the following items:
•
Dell
Operating System
media
•
Dell
Drivers and Utilities
media
NOTE:
Your
Drivers and Utilities
media contains drivers that were installed during
assembly of the computer. Use your
Drivers and Utilities
media to load any required
drivers, including the drivers required if your computer has a RAID controller.
Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista
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
media provides options for reinstalling
Windows XP. The options can overwrite files and possibly affect programs that are
installed on your hard drive. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell
technical support representative instructs you to do so.
1
Save and close any open files and exit any open programs.
2
Insert the
Operating System
disc.
3
Click
Exit
if the
Install Windows
message appears.
Summary of Contents for Inspiron 1520
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Page 34: ...34 About Your Computer ...
Page 46: ...46 Using the Display ...
Page 52: ...52 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad ...
Page 86: ...86 Using Multimedia ...
Page 90: ...90 Using ExpressCards ...
Page 106: ...106 Securing Your Computer ...
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