Dell W6987 manual Reinstalling Windows XP, Booting From the Operating System CD, Windows XP Setup

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Reinstalling Windows XP

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

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 Install Windows XP message appears.

3Restart the computer.

4Press <F12> immediately after the DELL™ logo appears.

If the operating system logo appears, wait until you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again.

5Press the arrow keys to select CD-ROM, and press <Enter>.

6When the Press any key to boot from CD message appears, press any key.

Windows XP Setup

1When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press <Enter> to select To set up Windows now.

2Read the information on the Microsoft Windows Licensing Agreement screen, and press <F8> to accept the license agreement.

3If 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 remove the CD.

4If you want to install a new copy of Windows XP, press <Esc> to select that option.

5Press <Enter> to select the highlighted partition (recommended), and follow the instructions on the screen.

The Windows XP Setup screen appears, and the operating system begins to copy files and install the devices. The computer automatically restarts multiple times.

NOTE: The time required to complete the setup depends on the size of the hard drive and the speed of your computer.

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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 Quick Reference GuideSeptember W6987 Contents Contents Finding Information for Your Computer Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License Windows Help and Support Center Front and Back Views About Your Small Desktop ComputerInside Your Computer Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand About Your Mini-Tower Computer Inside Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Small Desktop Computer Mini-tower Computer Small Desktop Computer Mini Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Option Function Express Test Dell Diagnostics Main MenuSystem Lights Your power light may indicate a computer problemPost Diagnostic LightsLight Problem Description Beep Codes Running the Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics Windows XP Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Click System RestoreReinstalling Microsoft Windows XP Reinstalling Windows XP Booting From the Operating System CDWindows XP Setup Next Using the Drivers and Utilities CD Quick Reference Guide Index Power light Problems beep codes, 22 conflicts クイックリファレンスガイド メモ、注意、および警告 Dell IDE ハードドライブ診断プログラムの実行 ソフトウェアとハードウェアの非互換性の解決 Page 『Drivers and Utilities CD』と Dell Support ウェブサイト お使いのコンピュータに関する情報の検索Windows ヘルプとサポートセンター 『オペレーティングシステム CD』 正面と背面の図 スモールデスクトップコンピュータについてコンピュータの内部 コンピュータスタンドの取り付けと取り外し ミニタワーコンピュータについて コンピュータの内部 コンピュータのセットアップ スモールデスクトップコンピュータ ミニタワーコンピュータ セットアップ完了 Dell Diagnostics（診断）プログラム Dell Diagnostics（診断）プログラムを使用する場合エクスプレスサービスコード サービスタグ Enter を押します。 電源ライトはコンピュータの問題を示す場合があります。 システムライト診断ライト Page W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m ビープコード ソフトウェアとハードウェアの非互換性の解決 Dell IDE ハードドライブ診断プログラムの実行Microsoft Windows XP システムの復元の使い方 パフォーマンスとメンテナンス をクリックします。 Microsoft Windows XP の再インストール Dell『Drivers and Utilities CD』Windows XP の再インストール Windows XP のセットアップ Microsoft Windows へようこそ 画面が表示されたら、次へ をクリックします。 『Drivers and Utilities CD』の使い方 Drivers and Utilities CD ResourceCD Windows XP Dell Diagnostics（診断）Dell Premier サポートウェ Windows XP の再インスMicrosoft Windows Premier サポートウェブ
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