Dell 320 manual Reinstalling Windows XP

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3Click System.

4In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab.

5Click Device Manager.

6Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties.

7Click the Drivers tab.

8Click Roll Back Driver.

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 (see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 38).

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, including the drivers required if your computer has a RAID controller.

Reinstalling Windows XP

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

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

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.

Booting From the Operating System CD

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

2Insert the Operating System CD. Click Exit if the Install Windows XP message appears.

3Restart the computer.

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Contents Quick Reference Guide W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mSeptember JK523 Contents Contents Desktop System Software DSS Finding InformationSupport.dell.com User’s Guide is also available on the optional Drivers Segment, and enter your Service Tag Click the topic that describes your problemWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here Dell Support Website support.dell.comSetting Up Your Computer Quick Reference Guide Quick Reference Guide System Views Mini Tower Computer Front ViewPower button. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown Blinking green The computer is in a power-saving modeNo light The computer is turned off Steady green The computer is in a normal operating stateCover release latch Mini Tower Computer Back ViewPadlock ring Mini Tower Computer Back-Panel Connectors Parallel connectorPosition Address. For more information, see your online User’s GuideConnector Line-in connectorLine-out connector Video connectorDesktop Computer Front View ShutdownDesktop Computer Back View Desktop Computer Back-Panel Connectors Removing the Computer Cover Before You Begin Before Working Inside Your ComputerMini Tower Computer Security cable slot Cover release latch Padlock ring Desktop Computer Inside Your Computer System Board Components Jumper Settings Mini Tower Computer Quick Reference GuideDesktop Computer JumperDescription JumperedSystem Board Components Desktop Computer Quick Reference Guide Solving Problems Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Jumper SettingInsert the Drivers and Utilities CD Option Function Tab FunctionSystem Lights Power Light Problem Description Suggested ResolutionSee your online User’s Guide Diagnostic Lights Light Pattern Problem DescriptionLight Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Installed, reinstall it and restartWithout error If available, install properly workingEnsure that no special memory Verify that the memory modules thatYour computer Ensure that the cables are properlyBeep Codes Code CauseUsing Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesReinstalling Microsoft Windows XP Before You BeginReinstalling Windows XP Quick Reference Guide Using the Drivers and Utilities CD When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click NextProblems. See troubleshooting IndexIndex
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