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    Problem with Dell XPS M1730

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by T00T3R, Apr 17, 2009.

  1. T00T3R

    T00T3R Newbie

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    Okay so to start off i just reformatted my laptop following the instructions that came with it and everything works fine. The question i have is about the appearance of the desktop.

    Before i reformatted it i had all the factory settings, this included that bar at the top including the media options and the internet explorer logo. My question is how do i get this again, i want that bar lol. Also i lost all the dell XPS wallpapers that were included before. Is there a way to get all those factory options back?

    One more question lol. I installed all the drivers that came on the CD. Now if i go to Dell.ca and look at the drivers there are like 62 or something and a lot are recommended or urgent. Should i install all of these?

    Sorry if im a noob lol. And thanks a lot for any help :)

    Tudor
     
    T00T3R, Apr 17, 2009
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  2. TimeWriter

    TimeWriter Notebook Evangelist

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    What bar are you talking about? Is the Dell Dock? If yes, you'll find it in the hyperlink.
    As for drivers... you should install what you need. Also check the Device Manager to see what devices are installed or not.
     
    TimeWriter, Apr 17, 2009
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  3. T00T3R

    T00T3R Newbie

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    thanks a lot! that was the toolbar i was looking for, or dock lol. and im gonna looks at the devices and see what drivers i need. once again thanks

    Tudor
     
    T00T3R, Apr 17, 2009
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  4. spradhan01

    spradhan01 Notebook Virtuoso

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    If you use the factory image to reinstall then you will get everything what you got first got ur laptop. Its primarily in D:.
     
    spradhan01, Apr 18, 2009
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