Dell Precision R5400 (Mid 2008) - Manual (Page 49)

Troubleshooting
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B ACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY —
• Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive, CDs, or DVDs
• Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer
through the Start menu
Dell Technical Update Service
The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of
software and hardware updates for your computer. The service is free and can
be customized for content, format, and how frequently you receive
notifications.
To enroll for the Dell Technical Update service, go to
support.dell.com/technicalupdate.
Dell Support Utility
The Dell Support Utility is installed on your computer and available from the
Dell Support,
, icon on the taskbar or from the Start button. Use this
support utility for self-support information, software updates, and health
scans of your computing environment.
Accessing the Dell Support Utility
Access the Dell Support Utility from the icon on the taskbar or from the
Start menu.
If the Dell Support icon does not appear in your taskbar:
1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Dell Support→ Dell Support Settings.
2 Ensure that the Show icon on the taskbar option is checked.
NOTE:
If the Dell Support Utility is not available from the Start menu, go to
support.dell.com and download the software.
The Dell Support Utility is customized for your computing environment.
The icon in the taskbar functions differently when you click, double-
click, or right-click the icon.