CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting
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A file was accidentally deleted
•
If a file was deleted while holding down the
S
HIFT
key,
or if the Recycle Bin has been emptied since the file was
deleted, the file cannot be restored.
To restore deleted files:
1
Double-click the
Recycle Bin
icon.
2
Right-click the file you want to restore, then click
Restore
. The file is restored to the place where it was
originally deleted from.
You get a “Data error” message
•
This may be the result of a defective area on the hard
drive. To fix hard drive problems, run the error checking
program. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems,
see
“Checking the hard drive for errors” on page 83
The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you see a “General
failure reading drive C” error message
•
If your computer has been subjected to static electricity
or physical shock, you may need to reinstall the
operating system. See
.
You get an “Operating system not found” error message
•
Your computer is unable to detect the hard drive. Check
cable connections. For instructions on opening your
computer case, see
.
•
A USB flash drive or a USB portable music player is
connected to one of your computer’s USB ports. Unplug
the USB device, then restart your computer.
•
Your hard drive has no operating system installed on it,
or the operating system files cannot be recognized
because they have become corrupted or erased. See
“Recovering your system” on page 87
.
You need to restore your computer to a working condition
•
See
“Recovering your system” on page 87
Help
For more information about restoring deleted files, click
Start
,
then click
Help and Support
. Type
System Restore
in the
Search
Help
box, then press
E
NTER
.
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Summary of Contents for GT5694
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