Dell Diagnostics; When To Use The Dell Diagnostics - Dell Inspiron 510M Owner's Manual

Removing PC Restore
NOTICE:
when you purchased your computer. It is recommended that you do not remove PC Restore from your
computer, even to gain additional hard drive space. If you remove PC Restore from the hard drive, you
cannot ever recall it, and you will never be able to use PC Restore to return your computer's operating
system to its original state.
1 Log on to the computer as a local administrator.
2 In Windows Explorer, go to c:\dell\utilities\DSR.
3 Double-click the filename DSRIRRemv2.exe.
NOTE:
must do so. Click Quit and log on as a local administrator.
If the partition for PC Restore does not exist, a message appears stating that the partition was
not found. Click Quit; there is no partition to delete.
4 Click OK to remove the partition.
5 Click Yes when a confirmation message appears.
The partition is deleted and the c:\ partition expands to include the newly available disk
space. To check the available space, right-click the c:\ drive in Windows Explorer and
select Properties.
6 Click Finish to close the PC Restore Removal window.
7 Restart the computer.

Dell Diagnostics

CAUTION:
Product Information Guide.

When to Use the Dell Diagnostics

If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in "Solving Problems" on
page 69 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance.
NOTICE:
The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive.
NOTE:
If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. See page 112.
1 Shut down the computer. See page 32.
2 If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation
that came with your docking device for instructions.
3 Connect the computer to an electrical outlet.
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Solving Problems
PC Restore enables you to restore your computer's operating system to the condition it was in
If you do not log on as a local administrator, a message appears stating that you that you
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
The Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell™ computers.