Finding Information 13
• Desktop System Software (DSS)— If
you reinstall the operating system for
your computer, you should also reinstall
the DSS utility. DSS provides critical
updates for your operating system and
support for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy
drives, optical drives, and USB devices.
DSS is necessary for correct operation of
your Dell computer. The software
automatically detects your computer
and operating system and installs the
updates appropriate for your
configuration.
To download
Desktop
System Software:
1
Go to
support.dell.com
and click
Downloads
.
2
Enter your Service Tag or Product Type
and Product Model and click
Go
.
3
Scroll to
System and Configuration
Utilities
→
Dell Desktop System
Software
and click
Download Now
.
• How to use your Windows
®
operating system
• How to work with programs and files
• How to personalize my desktop
Windows Help and Support Center
1
To access Windows Help and Support:
• In Windows XP, click
Start
and click
Help and Support
.
• In Windows Vista
®
, click the
Windows Vista Start button
and
click
Help and Support
.
2
Type a word or phrase that describes
your problem, and then click the arrow
icon.
3
Click the topic that describes your
problem.
4
Follow the instructions on the screen.
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