Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100

11.If you are reinstalling Windows XP Home Edition, enter a name for your computer in the Computer Name window, and then click Next.

If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional, enter a name for your computer and a password in the Computer Name and Administrator Password window, and then click Next.

12.If you have a modem installed, the Modem Dialing Information screen appears. Enter the requested information, and then click Next.

13.Enter the date, time, and time zone in the Date and Time Settings window, and then click Next.

14.If your computer has a network adapter, select the appropriate network settings. If your computer does not have a network adapter, this option does not appear.

Windows XP installs its components and configures the computer. The computer automatically restarts.

15.When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click the green arrow icon at the bottom of the screen to continue. Follow the instructions on the screen to finish the installation.

16.Remove the CD from the drive.17.Reinstall the appropriate drivers. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities."18.Reinstall your virus protection software.

Reinstalling Windows Me

Before reinstalling the Windows Me operating system to correct a problem, try correcting the problem by performing a Windows System Restore.

NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for reinstalling your Windows 2000 operating system. The options can potentially overwrite files installed by Dell and possibly affect programs installed on your hard drive. Therefore, Dell does not recommend that you reinstall your operating system unless instructed to do so by a Dell technical support representative.

NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with Windows Me, you must disable any virus protection software installed on your computer before you reinstall Windows.

1.Turn on the computer, and enter the system setup program as directed by a Dell technical support representative or by performing the following steps:

c.Shut down the computer, and then turn on the computer.

d.Before the computer boots into Windows, press to enter the system setup program.

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