Dell 2200 owner manual Reinstalling Windows

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

14Enter the date, time, and time zone in the Date and Time Settings window, and then click Next.

15If you have a network card in your computer, select the appropriate network settings. If you do not have a network card, you will not see this option.

Windows XP begins to install its components and configure the computer. The computer automatically restarts.

16When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click the green arrow icon at the bottom of the screen to continue. Follow the on-screen directions to finish.

17Remove the CD from the drive.

18Reinstall the appropriate drivers (see page 45).

19Reinstall your virus protection software.

20Reinstall your other software programs. See the documentation that came with the software for instructions.

Reinstalling Windows 2000

NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for reinstalling your Windows 2000 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.

NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with Windows 2000, you must disable any virus protection software installed on your computer before you reinstall Windows 2000.

1Insert the Operating System CD into the CD or DVD drive.

Close any program or utility that may start to run after you insert the CD into the drive.

2Turn off the computer (see page 20), and then turn the computer on again.

3When the blue Dell logo appears, press <F12> immediately.

If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Then shut down the computer and try again.

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Contents Dell Dimension Hints, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and AcronymsContents Microsoft Windows Error Messages Adding Parts Appendix Index Contents Safety Instructions When Using Your ComputerW . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m When Working Inside Your Computer Safety Instructions Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Ergonomic Computing HabitsBattery Disposal Setting Up Connecting a Printer Parallel PrinterUSB Printer Installing the Printer Driver Transferring Information to a New Computer Windows XP Only Windows XP Setting Up a Home and Office Network Windows XP OnlyTurning Off the Computer WindowsSetting Up W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Solving Problems Finding Solutions See Accessing Help Files Power ProblemsStart-Up Error Messages Video and Monitor Problems If the screen is blankIf the screen is difficult to read Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from speakersClick Appearance and Themes No sound from headphones Click Sounds and Audio DevicesPrinter Problems If you cannot print to a parallel port printerIf you cannot print to a USB printer Scanner Problems Modem ProblemsClick Phone and Modem Options Double-clickPhone and Modem OptionsMouse Problems Keyboard Problems Drive ProblemsIf you cannot save a file to a floppy disk If you cannot play a music CD or install a program from a CD If you cannot play a DVD movie If the CD-RWdrive stops writingNetwork Problems If you have a hard drive problemUnder Error-checking, click Check Now Click Start Microsoft Windows Error Messages Click Control Panel Click Add or Remove ProgramsClick the Change or Remove Program icon Program crashes General Program ProblemsProgram error causes the system to lock up Program stops respondingInternet Connection Problems If you have a problem with your Internet connectionProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Mail Problems Double-click the Phone and Modems Options iconClose the Phone and Modems Options window Resolving Other Technical Problems Reinstalling DriversUsing the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click NextClick Performance and Maintenance, and then click System Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesWindows Using System Restore Creating a Restore Point Using the XP System Restore WizardManually Creating the Restore Points Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Reinstalling Windows XP Undoing the Last System RestoreSolving Problems Reinstalling Windows Press Enter again to restart your computer Computer automatically restarts Adding Parts Front and Back View of the Computer Voltage selection switch Serial connector Parallel connector Removing the Computer Cover Computer cover Release latch Rotating the Power Supply Power supply Release latch Drive power cables Power supply Drive power cables Looking Inside Your Computer System Board FAN Microprocessor DIMMA, DimmbAdding a 3.5-Inch Drive Front-panel release tab Retaining hooks Rotate the power supply see Drive bay plate Front of computer Left rail right rail Connect a power cable to the drive Adding Cards Filler bracket Card Card cutout Fully seated Removing Cards Adding Memory Securing clips 2 notches Replacing the Computer Cover P e n d i Specifications MicroprocessorDrives Physical Environmental Standard Settings Viewing Settings System Setup Program ScreensClearing Forgotten Passwords Replacing the Battery Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Definition of Third-Party Software and PeripheralsAntigua and Barbuda Contacting DellContact Numbers and Addresses Argentina Buenos AiresBarbados Austria ViennaWebsite support.euro.dell.com Belgium BrusselsChile Santiago Canada North York, OntarioCayman Islands China XiamenDominican Republic Czech Republic PragueDenmark Copenhagen El SalvadorFinland Helsinki France Paris Montpellier Home and Small BusinessCorporate Hong Kong Germany LangenGuatemala IndiaWebsite support.euro.dell.com Corporate Ireland CherrywoodItaly Milan Home and Small Business Website support.euro.dell.com JamaicaJapan Kawasaki Website support.jp.dell.com Korea SeoulMacau Latin AmericaLuxembourg Malaysia PenangNetherlands Amsterdam MexicoNetherlands Antilles New ZealandPeru Norway LysakerPanama Poland WarsawSouth Africa Johannesburg St. LuciaSingapore Singapore 09/091Taiwan Sweden Upplands VasbySwitzerland Geneva ThailandTrinidad/Tobago BracknellA. Austin, Texas Virgin IslandsVenezuela Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Regulatory Information108 FCC Notices U.S. Only Class a Class B NOM Information Mexico Only One-Year Limited Warranty U.S. Only Limited Warranties and Return Policy113 Two-Year Limited Warranty U.S. Only Limited Warranty Coverage During Year One Limited Warranty Coverage During Year Two General Provisions Three-Year Limited Warranty U.S. Only Limited Warranty Coverage During Years Two and Three 120 Four-Year Limited Warranty U.S. Only Limited Warranty Coverage During Years Two, Three, and Four 123 One-Year Limited Warranty Canada Only 125 Two-Year Limited Warranty Canada Only Coverage During Year One Coverage During Year Two Three-Year Limited Warranty Canada Only 130 Coverage During Years Two and Three 132 Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only Guarantee ExclusionsMaking a Claim Limitation and Statutory Rights Appendix D ex Printer setting up, 16 troubleshooting 139 140
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