Reinstalling Windows XP | Dell 1501 instruction

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. Depending on the region from where you ordered your computer, or whether you requested the CDs, the Drivers and Utilities CD and Operating System CD may not ship with your computer.

Reinstalling Windows XP

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.

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.

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>.

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

7When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press <Enter>.

8Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the reinstallation.

9When the operating system reinstallation completes, reinstall drivers and application programs as necessary. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 80.

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Dell 1501 owner manual Reinstalling Windows XP

Contents

Dell Inspiron W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Configuring Power Management Settings Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your ComputerIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreIf only part of the display is readable 107 103104 108 Glossary Index Contents Support.dell.com Warranty informationFinding Information Setup Diagram Click the arrow icon Click the topic that describes your problemWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here Follow the instructions on the screen Top technical issues for my computer Microsoft Windows System Restore MicrosoftService call status and support history Frequently asked questions About Your Computer Determining Your Computer’s ConfigurationAbout Your Computer Front View V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S About Your Computer Y B O a R D a N D W I R E L E S S S T a T U S L I G H T S Left Side View Right Side View Back View Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor Bottom View Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Computer Transferring Information to a New Computer Click Finish and restart the new computer Click Finished and restart the new computer Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a USB Printer Power Protection Devices Surge Protectors Uninterruptible Power Supplies Line Conditioners Setting Up Your Computer Switching the Video Image Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Setting Display Resolution Using the Display Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadUsing the Keyboard and Touch Pad Key Combinations Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Adjusting Keyboard SettingsSpeaker Functions Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Using a Battery Using a BatteryBattery Performance Check the Battery Charge Checking the Battery ChargeMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Check the Battery Health Power Management Modes Conserving Battery PowerLow-Battery Warning Standby Mode Configuring Power Management Settings Hibernate Mode Charging the Battery Replacing the Battery Storing a Battery Playing a CD or DVD Using MultimediaUsing Multimedia Copying CDs and DVDs Adjusting the VolumeAdjusting the Picture How to Copy a CD or DVD Using Blank CDs and DVDs Helpful Tips Media Type Read Write Rewritable Using Cards Using CardsInstalling an ExpressCard ExpressCards Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Installing a Media Memory Card Media Memory Cards Removing a Media Memory Card Setting Up a Network Setting Up a NetworkPhysically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem Checking Your Wireless Network Card Network Setup WizardWireless Local Area Network Wlan What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Setting Up a New Wlan Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card Completing the Connection to the Wlan Setting Up a Network Security Cable Lock PasswordsSecuring Your Computer Securing Your Computer Computer Tracking Software If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Solving ProblemsDell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Option Function Tab Function Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Drive ProblemsCD and DVD drive problems If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsHard drive problems Error Messages Characters in filenames Solving Problems Solving Problems Windows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed ExpressCard ProblemsKeyboard Problems Manufacturer External Keyboard problems Unexpected characters Computer stops responding Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly Memory Problems Other software problems Communication exists. Replace the network cable Network ProblemsPower Problems Printer Problems Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer No sound from integrated speakers Scanner ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems No sound from external speakers Touch Pad or Mouse Problems No sound from headphones If the display is difficult to read Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is blank Picture quality If only part of the display is readable What Is a Driver?Drivers Identifying Drivers Using the Drivers and Utilities CD Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Restoring Your Operating System Solving Problems Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Dell Operating System CD Dell Drivers and Utilities CD Using the Operating System CDBefore You Begin Reinstalling Windows XP Before You Begin Adding and Replacing PartsAdding and Replacing Parts Recommended Tools Before Working Inside Your Computer Battery-bay latch release Optical Drive Hard Drive To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay Memory Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Securing clips Memory module Per connector Replace the memory module cover Modem Adding and Replacing Parts Hinge Cover Keyboard Wireless Mini-Card Mini-Card Antenna cables Antenna cable connectors Install the replacement Mini-Card 101 Adding and Replacing Parts Coin-Cell Battery 103 Display Lift the display up and away from the computer 105 106 Packing the Computer Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer 107 Travel Tips Traveling by Air Contacting Dell Contacting Dell109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 Website support.ap.dell.com 124Called from within Singapore or Malaysia only 125 126 127 Printers, and Projectors for Relationship 128 129 130 Specifications 131 In-1 Media Memory Card Reader Ports and Connectors132 Memory Video 133Communications Audio 134 Display Keyboard Battery135 Touch Pad 136 AC Adapter Environmental 137Physical 138 Appendix Using the System Setup ProgramEntering System Setup 139 140 Changing the Boot SequenceCommonly Used Options Performing a One-Time Boot 141 Touch Pad Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Display Floppy Drive CDs and DVDs Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only 143 FCC Class B FCC Notice U.S. OnlyDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals 144 145 PP23LA 146 Glossary Glossary147 148 Docking device See APR 149Device driver See driver 150 151 152 153 NIC See network adapter 154 155 System tray See notification area Video resolution See resolution 156 157 158 Index Index159 See also hard drive See also optical drive 160 161 Problems programs and Windows 162 163 164