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

5.Press <Enter> to select the highlighted partition (recommended), and then 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.

NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any key to boot from the CD.

6.When the Regional and Language Options screen appears, select the settings for your location, and then click Next.

7.Enter your name and organization (optional) in the Personalize Your Software screen and click Next.

8.If you are reinstalling Windows XP Home Edition, at the What's your computer's name window, enter a name for your computer (or accept the name provided) and click Next.

If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional, at the Computer Name and Administrator Password window, enter a name for your computer (or accept the one provided) and a password, and then click Next.

9.If the Modem Dialing Information screen appears, enter the requested information and click Next.

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

11.If the Networking Settings screen appears, click Typical and click Next.

12.If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you are prompted to provide further information regarding your network configuration, enter your selections. If you are unsure of your settings, accept the default selections.

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

NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any key to boot from the CD.

13.When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next.

14.When the How will this computer connect to the Internet? message appears, click Skip.

15.When the Ready to register with Microsoft? screen appears, select No, not at this time and click Next.

16.When the Who will use this computer? screen appears, you can enter up to five users. Click Next.

17.Click Finish to complete the setup, and remove the CD from the drive.

18.Reinstall the appropriate drivers using the ResourceCD.

19.Reinstall your virus protection software.

Reinstalling Microsoft Windows 2000

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

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.

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

2.Insert the Operating System CD. If any program starts automatically, exit the program before proceeding.

3.Shut down the computer through the Start menu and restart the computer.

4.Press <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.

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

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

7.When the Windows 2000 Setup window appears, ensure that To setup Win2000 now, press ENTER is highlighted. Then press <Enter>.

8.When the Windows 2000 Professional Setup window appears, press the arrow keys to select the Windows 2000 partition option that you want. Then press the key for the partition option you chose.

9.When the Windows 2000 Professional Setup window reappears, press the arrow keys to select the type of file system that you want Windows 2000 to use, and then press <Enter>.

10.Press <Enter> again to restart your computer.

11.Click Next when the Welcome to the Windows 2000 Setup Wizard window appears.

12.When the Regional Settings window appears, select your region, and then click Next.

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450 specifications

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