Dell A90 specifications Reinstalling Windows, If the Install Windows message appears, click Exit

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Reinstalling Software

Reinstalling 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.

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

2Insert the Operating System media.

3If the Install Windows message appears, click Exit.

4Restart the computer.

When the DELL logo appears, press <0> 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.

5When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press <Enter>.

6Press any key to Boot from CD-ROM, and follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.

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Contents Vostro A90 Setup Quick Reference Guide Macrovision Product Notice Contents Reinstalling Software Problems With Your Order Product InformationRestoring Your Operating System Finding InformationAbout Your Computer Front ViewOn battery Right View Connects video devices, such as a monitor Left View USB C O N N E C T O R S Battery Removal About Your Computer Quick Setup Quick SetupQuick Setup Internet service Cable or DSL modem Wireless router Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionMicrosoft Windows XP Operating System Click NextTransferring Information to a New Computer Quick Setup Quick Setup Click Finished and restart the new computer Quick Setup Specifications SpecificationsUSB 129.55 mm 5.1 Display Controls Brightness can be Controlled through See Dell Technology AC Adapter Dimensions Computer Environment Temperature range Specifications Tips Troubleshooting TipsUsing the Hardware Troubleshooter Power Problems If T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N GMemory Problems Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Program stops respondingProgram crashes repeatedly Solid blue screen appearsOther software problems Dell Technical Update Service Dell Support UtilityTroubleshooting Tips Insert the Drivers and Utilities media Troubleshooting Tips Identifying Drivers Reinstalling SoftwareDrivers Using the Drivers and Utilities Media Manually Reinstalling Drivers Restoring Your Operating SystemUsing Microsoft Windows System Restore Starting System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Using the Operating System Media Before you BeginReinstalling Windows If the Install Windows message appears, click ExitFinding Information Your computer or advanced technical-reference Dell Technology Guide is available at Finding Information Getting Help Obtaining AssistanceTechnical Support and Customer Service Online ServicesAutoTech Service Automated Order-Status ServiceProblems With Your Order Product Information Before You CallGetting Help Contacting Dell Index IndexLicense label Media Drivers and Utilities Service Tag Setup Track stick/touch pad buttons description View Index