Dell D410 Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP, Undoing the Last System Restore, Before You Begin

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Undoing the Last System Restore

NOTICE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete.

1.Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore.

2.Click Undo my last restoration and click Next.

3.Click Next.

The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts.

4.After the computer restarts, click OK.

Enabling System Restore

If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically disabled. To see if System Restore is enabled:

1.Click the Start button and click Control Panel.

2.Click Performance and Maintenance.

3.Click System.

4.Click the System Restore tab.

5.Ensure that Turn off System Restore is unchecked.

Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP

NOTICE: You must use Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) or later when you reinstall Windows XP.

Before You Begin

If you are considering reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your operating system to the operating state it was in before you installed the new device driver.

NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on your primary hard drive. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer.

To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items:

•Dell™ Operating System CD

•Dell Drivers and Utilities CD

NOTE: The Operating System CD and the Drivers and Utilities CD are optional and may not ship with your computer.

NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that were installed during assembly of the computer. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to load any required drivers.

Reinstalling Windows XP

To reinstall Windows XP, perform all the steps in the following sections in the order in which they are listed.

The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to complete. After you reinstall the operating system, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software.

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 a Dell technical support representative instructs you to do so.

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.

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Contents Abbreviations and Acronyms Dell Latitude D410 Users GuideDevice status lights About Your ComputerFront View Keyboard and wireless status lights Left View Right View USB connectorNetwork connector RJ-45 Audio connectorsModem connector RJ-11 USB connectorsBottom View Video connectorBack to Contents Macrovision Product Notice AppendixFCC Notices U.S. Only FCC Class BAlert Description Alert Standard Format ASFBattery Performance Using a BatteryChecking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery MeterPower Management Modes Conserving Battery PowerCharging the Battery Configuring Power Management SettingsHibernate Mode Click Start→ Shut Down→ Stand byStoring a Battery Replacing the BatteryAbout the Dell D/Bay Using the Dell D/BayBack to Contents Playing a CD or DVD Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaAdjusting the Volume Adjusting the Picture Computer, Keyboard, and Display Cleaning Your ComputerTouch Pad Floppy DrivePage Dell Diagnostics Using the Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveTab Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuOption Function Back to Contents Adjusting Brightness Using the DisplaySwitching the Video Image Setting Display Resolution and Refresh RateSwapping Primary and Secondary Displays Click the Settings tab→ Advanced→ Displays tabWhat Is a Driver? Reinstalling SoftwareReinstalling Drivers and Utilities DriversManually Reinstalling Drivers Using the Drivers and Utilities CDClick Roll Back Driver Click PropertiesCreating a Restore Point Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreClick System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesUndoing the Last System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPReinstalling Windows XP Enabling System RestoreWindows XP Setup Booting From the Operating System CDBack to Contents Find It Here Finding InformationSelect Drivers & Downloads and click Go Dell Support Website support.dell.comPage Getting Help Online ServicesTechnical Assistance Ftp.dell.comAutoTech Service Problems With Your OrderAutomated Order-Status Service Technical Support ServiceBefore You Call Diagnostics ChecklistContacting Dell Antigua and BarbudaAustralia Sydney Aruba0011 Website support.euro.dell.comColombia China XiamenCosta Rica Czech Republic PragueGermany Langen CorporateGreece GrenadaJamaica Italy MilanWebsite support.jp.dell.com Japan KawasakiMexico Malaysia PenangMontserrat Netherlands AntillesSt. Lucia St. Kitts and NevisSt. Vincent Grenadines002 TaiwanWebsite support.ap.dell.com Thailand Trinidad/TobagoVenezuela Virgin IslandsGlossary Docking device See APR Device driver See driverPage Page NIC See network adapter Page System tray See notification area Video resolution See resolutionBack to Contents Key Combinations Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Power ManagementSpeaker Functions Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick Changing the Track Stick CapAbout Passwords PasswordsUsing a System Password Using an Administrator PasswordEnabling Trusted Platform Module TPM Using a Hard Drive PasswordEnabling the TPM Feature Back to Contents Installing a PC Card Using PC CardsPC Card Types PC Card BlanksRemoving a PC Card or Blank Dell QuickSet Before You Begin Adding and Replacing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerTurn off your computer MemoryPage Modem Page Mini PCI Card Hard Drive Keyboard Page Display Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Coin-Cell Battery Back to Contents Viewing the System Setup Screens Using the System Setup ProgramSystem Setup Screen OverviewChanging Printer Modes Performing a One-Time BootChanging COM Ports Enabling the Infrared SensorPage About Smart Cards Using Smart CardsInstalling a Smart Card Back to Contents Dell Support Utility Solving ProblemsDell Technical Update Service CD and DVD drive problems Drive ProblemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding soundHard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsRun Check Disk Verify that the modem is communicating with WindowsError Messages Click Add or Remove Programs Check the external keyboard Keyboard ProblemsExternal Keyboard problems Lockups and Software Problems Network Problems Memory ProblemsOther software problems Solid blue screen appearsRestart the computer and log on to the network again PC Card ProblemsPower Problems Scanner Problems Printer ProblemsDocking Power While the Computer Is Running Adjust the power properties See Power Management ModesNo sound from the integrated speaker Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from external speakers Verify that the scanner is recognized by Microsoft WindowsVideo and Display Problems Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsNo sound from headphones Check the touch pad settingsIf the display is difficult to read Adjust the Windows display settingsIf only part of the display is readable Click Appearance and ThemesSpecifications Audio VideoDisplay KeyboardAC Adapter BatteryTrack Stick Environmental PhysicalDell Latitude D410 Users Guide Identifying Your Computer Travelling With Your ComputerPacking the Computer Travel TipsIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Checking Your Wireless Network Card Wireless Local Area NetworkSetting Up a New Wlan What You Need to Establish a Wlan ConnectionDetermining the Wireless Network Device Manager Connecting to a Wireless Local Area NetworkCompleting the Connection to the Wlan Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network CardMicrosoft Windows Classic View Using Microsoft Windows XPHelp and Support Center Transferring Information to a New Computer Desktop Cleanup WizardClick Clean Desktop Now Fast User Switching User Accounts and Fast User SwitchingLog Off Windows window, click Switch User Adding User AccountsNetwork Setup Wizard Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkClick Checklist for creating a network Internet Connection Firewall
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