Reinstalling Windows Vista

10Type the computer name in the Computer Name: field if you want to change it from the name provided.

NOTE: For Windows XP Professional Edition users, type a password in the

Administrator Password: field and then type the same password in the

Confirm Password: field.

11Click Next.

The Modem Dialing Information screen appears.

NOTE: Only computers with a modem installed will see the Modem Dialing Information section. If your computer does not have a modem, skip to step 15 for Date and Time Settings.

12Click to select the correct country/region for the What Country/Region are you in now? box.

13Type your area code in the What area code (or city code) are you in now? box and the number in the If you dial a number to reach an outside line, what is it? box, if applicable.

14Click to select one of the items below for The phone system at this location uses: box:

–Tone dialing if your phone service uses tone dialing.

–Pulse dialing if your phone service uses pulse dialing.

15Click Next. The Date and Time Settings screen appears.

16Verify that the correct Date, Time, and Time Zone appear, and click Next. The Networking Settings screen appears after several minutes.

17Click to select Typical, and click Next.

NOTE: If available, click Skip to skip the networking setup section. For Windows XP Professional users, click to select No, this computer is not on a network, and click Next.

18The computer restarts and continues with the setup program.

The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to complete. After you reinstall the operating system, you must also reinstall the device drivers (see "Using the Drivers and Utilities Media" on page 50), virus protection program, and other software.

Troubleshooting

C100J, DCDO specifications

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