Dell F674R Reinstalling Microsoft Windows, Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears

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Restoring Your Operating System

Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows®

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.Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears.

4.Restart the computer.

5.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.

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

7.Press any key to Boot from CD-ROM. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.

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Contents SETUP GUIDE Page SETUP GUIDE July 2009 P/N F674R Rev. A00 Contents Index Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop Lifting Your Computer Before Setting Up Your Computer Connect the Display Connection Type Computer Cable Display Connect the Keyboard Mouse Connect the Network Cable Optional It nowConnect the Power Cable Setting Up a Wired Connection Connect to the Internet OptionalSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionClick Start → Connect To Click Start → Control Panel Connect to the Internet window appearsUsing Your Studio XPS Desktop Front View FeaturesUsing Your Studio XPS Desktop Top View Features Headphone connector Connects Back View Features Using Your Studio XPS Desktop Back Panel Connectors Front L/R line-out connector Connects to front L/R speakers Productivity and Communication Software FeaturesEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing the Desktop Right-click an open area of the desktopDell Dock Add a CategoryAdd an Icon Remove a Category or IconCustomizing Your Energy Settings Backing Up Your Data Transferring Information to a New ComputerIf the User Account Control window appears, click Continue Beep Code Possible Problem Solving ProblemsBeep Codes Network Problems Wireless ConnectionsWired Connections If the network connection is lostPower Problems Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory messageIf you experience other memory problems Click Applications If a program stops responding End the programClick End Task If you have other software problems Start menuDell Support Center Using Support ToolsAbout Your System System Using Support Tools System MessagesUsing Support Tools Hardware Troubleshooter Dell DiagnosticsClick Start → Help and Support Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive If Pre-boot Self Assessment PSA is invokedIf PSA is not invoked Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc Restoring Your Operating System System Restore Starting System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Dell DataSafe Local BackupClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore Performing Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System Reinstallation Before You BeginReinstalling Microsoft Windows Click Exit if the Install Windows message appearsGetting Help Dell Support websites DellConnect Online ServicesSupport.dell.com Dell Support e-mail addresses Dell Marketing and Sales e-mail addressesMobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.com Ftp.dell.comReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Product InformationBefore You Call Diagnostic Checklist Contacting Dell Visit support.dell.comIf you need to See Finding More Information and ResourcesAt support.dell.com If you need to SeeBasic Specifications Computer ModelProcessors DrivesMemory Computer InformationVideo AudioCommunication External connectorsPhysical Temperature ranges Computer EnvironmentAppendix Macrovision Product NoticeIndex Index Index Index Page 0F674RA00
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