Reinstalling Software : Dell Inspiron 8000
Video drivers control features such as screen resolution and the number of screen colors.
1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs because you will need to restart
your computer at the end of this procedure to complete the reinstallation.
2. Insert the
Drivers and Utilities
CD into the CD or DVD drive.
3. Click the Start button, and then click Run.
4. Type x
:\w2k\video\setup
, where x is the drive letter of your CD drive or DVD drive, and click
OK.
5. Follow the instructions on your display.
6. After the files are copied to your hard drive, click Finish to restart your computer.
Reinstalling Audio Drivers
The audio driver allows you to customize the sound features of your computer.
1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs because you will need to restart
your computer at the end of this procedure to complete the reinstallation.
2. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD or DVD drive.
3. Click the Start button, and then click Run.
4. Type x
:\w2k\audio\setup
, where x is the drive letter of your CD drive or DVD drive. Click OK.
5. Follow the instructions on your display.
6. After the reinstallation is completed, restart your computer to activate the drivers.
Reinstalling Dell™ AccessDirect Drivers
Dell AccessDirect drivers allow you to use and customize the AccessDirect button.
1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs because you will need to restart
your computer at the end of this procedure to complete the reinstallation.
2. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD or DVD drive.
3. Click the Start button, and then click Run.
4. Type
x
:\w2k\accessd\setup
, where x is the drive letter of your CD drive or DVD drive, and
click OK.
5. Follow the instructions on your display.
6. After the files are copied to your hard drive, click Finish to restart your computer.
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