Quick Reference Guide 65
To reinstall Windows XP, perform all the steps in the following sections in the
order in which they are listed.
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 media 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.
Booting From the Operating System Media
1
Save and close any open files and exit any open programs.
2
Insert the
Operating System
media. Click
Exit
if
Install Windows
XP
message appears.
3
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 press <Enter>.
6
When the
Press any key to boot from CD
message appears,
press any key.
Windows XP Setup
1
When the
Windows XP Setup
screen appears, press <Enter> to select
To
set up Windows now
.
2
Read the information on the
Microsoft Windows Licensing Agreement
screen, and press <F8> to accept the license agreement.
3
If your computer already has Windows XP installed and you want to
recover your current Windows XP data, type
r
to select the repair option,
and remove the media.