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Restoring Your Operating System Using the Operation System Media

Before you Begin

If you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. See Returning to a Previous Device Driver Version. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Microsoft Windows System Restore to return your operating system to the operating state it was in before you installed the new device driver. See Restoring Microsoft Windows Operating Systems on Hard Drives.

CAUTION: 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, you need the Dell™ Operation System media and the Dell Drivers and Utilities media.

NOTE: .The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to load any required drivers. Depending on the region from which you ordered your computer, or whether you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may not ship with your computer.

Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista

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.

1.Save and close any open files and exit any open programs.

2.Insert the Operating System disc.

3.If the Install Windows message appears, click Exit.

4.Restart the computer.

When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately.

NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down your computer and try again.

NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the

system setup program...

5. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press <Enter>.

Press any key to Boot from CD-ROM, and follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.

User Accounts and Passwords

CAUTION: The user account name and password security feature in Windows XP Embedded, Windows XP, and Windows Vista helps you to protect your computer against unauthorized access by those who would extract your personal information or damage the system. Dell strongly advises you to change your operating system user account name and passwords frequently to maintain the effectiveness of this security feature.

Passwords for Windows XP Embedded

If you ordered your computer preloaded with Windows XP Embedded, your computer is configured with user account names and passwords. Refer to support.dell.com for more information.

Changing Account Names and Passwords in Windows

NOTE: To add/remove/change the account name or privileges of a user with Administrative or user level privileges, you must be logged into the operating system as a user with administrative level privileges. If you are logged into the system with user level privileges, you can change only your password.

Windows XP Embedded

1.Click Start → Control Panel.

2.If the Control Panel window appears in Category View (Pick a category), switch to Classic View (icon view).

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Contents Model DC01T September 2008 Rev. A00 Removing the Antenna AntennaReplacing the Antenna Page Recommended Tools Working on Your ComputerBefore Working on Your Computer After Working on Your Computer Removing the Cable Guide Cable GuideReplacing the Cable Guide Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Computer Cover CoversReplacing the Computer Cover Replacing the Side Cover Removing the Side CoverPeg Peg retainer Side cover hooks Side cover hook slots2 Finding Information Removing the Hard Drive Bracket Assembly Hard Drive Assembly OptionalReplacing the Hard Drive Bracket Assembly Replacing the Hard Drive Removing the Hard DriveReplacing the Hard Drive Fan Removing the Hard Drive FanRemoving the Processor Heatsink Assembly Processor Heatsink AssemblyReplacing the Processor Heatsink Assembly Page Obtaining Assistance Technical Support and Customer ServiceDellConnect Online Services Getting HelpMobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.com Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Automated Order-Status ServiceContacting Dell Before You CallRemoving the I/O Board BoardReplacing the I/O Board Cable guide metal tab Metal clip Removing a Memory Module MemoryReplacing a Memory Module Page Removing the Nvram Module Nvram ModuleReplacing the Nvram Module Back to Contents Removing the Power Supply Power SupplyReplacing the Power Supply Page Identifying Drivers Reinstalling SoftwareReinstalling Drivers and Utilities DriversClick the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver Manually Reinstalling DriversRestoring Your Operating System Re-imaging Operating Systems Installed on NvramStarting System Restore Undoing the Last System Restore Windows Vista OnlyClick Start → Control Panel User Accounts and PasswordsReinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista Before you BeginClick User Accounts Click Administrative Tools → UserManagerClick Control Panel → User Accounts Removing the Computer Stand Computer StandReplacing the Computer Stand System Board Connectors System Board AssemblyRemoving the System Board Assembly Replacing the System Board Perform the procedure in After Working on Your Computer Bios Setup Utility Options System SetupEntering the Bios Setup Utility Bios Setup Utility ScreensBoot Sequence Setup LockChanging Boot Sequence for Future Boots Clearing Forgotten PasswordsSelect Specific Boot Device Flashing the Bios Clearing Cmos SettingsClick Save this program to disk, and then click OK Back to Contents Back to Contents Diagnostic Light Codes During Post TroubleshootingPower Lights Diagnostic LightsBeep Codes Code Description Suggested Resolution Repetitive Short beepsSystem Messages Replace the battery see Replacing the Coin-Cell BatteryHardware Troubleshooter Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DrivePage Option Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuTab Function Solving ProblemsBattery Problems Drive ProblemsAdjust the Windows volume control Optical drive problems optional, externalProblems writing to an optical drive Hard drive problemsClick Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs Mail and Internet ProblemsError Messages Click Properties→ Tools→ Check NowComputer stops responding Keyboard ProblemsLockups and Software Problems Computer does not start upSolid blue screen appears Other software problemsProgram crashes repeatedly Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating systemMouse Problems Memory ProblemsPower Problems Network ProblemsClick Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printer Printer ProblemsVerify that the printer is recognized by Windows Double-clickPrinters and FaxesVerify that the scanner is recognized by Microsoft Windows Scanner ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems No sound from speakersNo sound from headphones Video and Monitor ProblemsScreen is blank Screen is difficult to read Dell Technical Update ServiceCheck the monitor power light Check the diagnostic lights See Diagnostic LightsPage Selective USB Use the Onboard Devices screen to enable Selective USBEnabling Selective USB Removing the Wireless Card Wireless CardReplacing the Wireless Card
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