68 Advanced Troubleshooting
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NOTICE: The
Operating System
CD provides options for reinstalling Windows XP. The options
can overwrite files and possibly affect programs installed on your hard drive. Therefore, do not
reinstall Windows XP unless instructed to do so by a Dell technical support representative.
NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with Windows XP, disable any virus protection software installed
on your computer before you reinstall Windows XP. See the documentation that came with the
software for instructions.
Booting From the Operating System CD
1 Save and close any open files and exit any open programs.
2 Insert the Operating System CD. If any program starts automatically, exit the program
before proceeding.
3 Shut down the computer through the Start menu (see page 28) and restart the
computer.
4 Press <F12> immediately after the DELL™ logo appears.
If the operating system logo appears, wait until you see the Windows desktop, and
then shut down the computer and try again.
5 Press the arrow keys to select CD-ROM, and then press <Enter>.
6 When the Press any key to boot from CD message appears, press any key.
Windows XP Setup
1 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press <Enter> to select To set up
Windows now.
2 Read the information on the Microsoft Windows Licensing Agreement screen, and
press <F8> to accept the license agreement.
3 If your computer already has Windows XP installed and you want to recover your
current Windows XP data, type
r to select the repair option, and then remove the CD
from the drive.
4 If you want to install a new copy of Windows XP, press <Esc> to select that option.
5 Press <Enter> to select the highlighted partition (recommended), and then follow
the instructions on the screen.
NOTE: The time required to complete the setup depends on the size of the hard drive and the
speed of your computer.
The Windows XP Setup screen appears, and the operating system begins to copy files
and install the devices. The computer automatically restarts multiple times.
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