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    Dell Precision M4300 - Please Help

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by fmv503, Aug 21, 2007.

  1. fmv503

    fmv503 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello -

    Fantastic computer - no complaints. However, yesterday I started getting error messages on the task bar saying that changes were made to the registry. Now I have NO restore points.

    How can I restore to the defaults? Am I going to have to call Dell - will they help? Am I going to have to do a whole re-install of XP? I have disks. I hope not!

    Please - any help appreciated!

    Frieda :eek:

    My System:
    Dell Precision M4300 w/XP PRO
    Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 2.2Ghz/800/4MB
    2GB DDR2 Dual-Channel 667Mhz
    nVidia Quadro FX 360 M 512MB Turbocache
    DVD +/- RW DVD Burner
    6-Cell 85 wHr Battery (rethinking and might get the 9 cell)
    15.4" WSXGA+ with TrueLife
    120GB 7200RPM SATA
    Intel 3945ABG 54Mbps Wireless
    Bluetooth
    Genuine Windows® XP Professional, SP2 with Media
    3 Year Limited Warranty plus 3 Year NBD On-site Service and CompleteCare
     
    fmv503, Aug 21, 2007
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  2. cvx5832

    cvx5832 Notebook Evangelist

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    Frieda,

    Only place I've seen changes to the restore points are

    Control Panel > System > Advanced System Settings > System Protection

    or

    Control Panel > Backup and Restore Center > Create a Restore Point
     
    cvx5832, Aug 22, 2007
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    gashbell Notebook Consultant

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    could you post some pics or do a quick review on the m4300? thanks
     
    gashbell, Aug 22, 2007
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  4. fmv503

    fmv503 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I will put something together today and post. :) What kind of pics would you like?
     
    fmv503, Aug 22, 2007
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