Dell 100N owner manual Reinstalling Windows XP, Select To set up Windows now

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HINT: The CD that you need to place in your CD drive is titled Operating System.

Reinstalling Windows® XP

Before reinstalling the Microsoft® Windows XP operating system to correct a problem, try correcting the problem by using Windows System Restore (see page 45).

NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for reinstalling the Windows XP operating system. The options can potentially overwrite files installed by Dell and possibly affect programs installed on your hard drive.

Therefore, Dell does not recommend that you reinstall your operating system unless instructed to do so by a Dell technical support representative.

1Insert the Operating System CD.

2Shut down the computer (see page 20), and then turn on the computer.

3Press any key when the Press any key to boot from CD message appears on the screen.

4 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press

to

select To set up Windows now.

 

5Read the information in the License Agreement window, and then

press on your keyboard to agree with the license information.

6If 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 go to step 14.

If you want to install a new copy of Windows XP, press to select

the fresh copy option and then press on the next screen to select the highlighted partition (recommended). Then follow the instructions on the screen.

The Windows XP Setup screen appears and Windows XP begins to copy files and install the device drivers. The computer automatically restarts multiple times before it requires additional input.

7When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click the green arrow icon at the bottom of the screen to continue. Then follow the instructions on the screen to finish the installation.

8When the Regional Settings screen appears, select the settings for your locale, and then click Next.

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Contents W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Hints, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and AcronymsContents Accessing Help Power Problems Error Messages If you have a problem with integrated speakersModem and Internet Connection Problems Undoing the Last System Restore Viewing the System Setup ScreensRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Replacing a Daughter Card ModemReturning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Safety and Use Instructions Safety and Use Instr uctionsW . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Safety and Use Instr uctions Safety and Use Instr uctions When Using Your Computer Safety and Use Instr uctions When Removing or Installing Memory Modules Ergonomic Computing HabitsProtecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Battery Disposal Setting Up Connecting a Printer Setting UpParallel Printer USB Printer Installing the Printer Driver USB connector on printer USB printer cableSetting Up a Home and Office Network Windows XP Only Transferring Information to a New Computer Windows XP OnlyPower Protection Devices Turning Off the ComputerSurge Protectors Uninterruptible Power Supply Devices Line ConditionersW . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Solving Problems If Your Computer Gets WetFinding Solutions Solving ProblemsSolving Problems Accessing Help Power ProblemsMicrosoft Windows XP Connect the Computer Directly to AN Electrical Outlet Error Messages Click the Change or Remove Program iconVideo and Display Problems If the display is blankIf the display is difficult to read If only part of the display is readableClick Appearance and Themes Sound and Speaker Problems Printer ProblemsIf you have a problem with integrated speakers Modem and Internet Connection Problems Close the Phone and Modems Options window Scanner Problems PC Card ProblemsTouch Pad or Mouse Problems External Keyboard ProblemsDrive Problems Unexpected CharactersIf you cannot play a CD If you have problems with a hard drive If you cannot eject the CD drive trayIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound General Program Problems Program crashesProgram stops responding Solid blue screen appearsMail Problems Error messages appearIf Your Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Resolving Other Technical Problems Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesReinstalling the Modem Driver Using the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Click PropertiesClick Performance and Maintenance and click System Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesUsing System Restore Click the System Restore tabCreating a Restore Point Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating StateUndoing the Last System Restore Select Undo my last restoration and click NextReinstalling Windows XP Select To set up Windows nowEnabling Hibernate Mode NextSolving Problems Replacing Parts Replacing Parts Adding MemorySecuring clips Memory module W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Replacing the Hard Drive Screw Hard drive Removing a Battery Returning a Hard Drive to DellInstalling a Battery Replacing a Daughter Card ModemModem cable connector Replacing Parts P e n d i Specifications Ports and Connectors CommunicationsVideo AudioDisplay XGABattery KeyboardTouch Pad AC Adapter PhysicalStandard Settings EnvironmentalViewing the System Setup Screens System Setup ScreensReturning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Boot Sequence Option DescriptionOr Boot Second Device Contacting Dell Bermuda BrazilBrunei Canada North York, OntarioChina Xiamen ColombiaCosta Rica Czech Republic PragueDominican Republic El SalvadorFinland Helsinki Corporate Germany LangenGuatemala Area Codes Local Numbers, Toll-Free NumbersIndia Ireland CherrywoodJamaica Website support.jp.dell.com Korea Seoul Luxembourg MacauMalaysia Penang Netherlands Antilles Netherlands AmsterdamNew Zealand NicaraguaPanama PeruPoland Warsaw PortugalSingapore Singapore South Africa Johannesburg09/091 Southeast Asian and PacificSwitzerland Geneva TaiwanThailand Bracknell US Virgin Islands VenezuelaRegulatory Notices CE Notice European Union CE Mark Notice Appendix D ex IndexIndex
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