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4. Click I Agree to accept the Microsoft software license agreement.
You must accept the Microsoft software license agreement to proceed with the
Windows NT operating system setup.
5. At the Windows NT Workstation Setup screen, type your name (required) and
organization (optional) and click Next.
6. In the Registration window, type the Product Key (use the <Tab> key to change
fields), and then click Next.
The Product Key is the bar code number found on the Microsoft sticker, which is
located either on the front cover of the Getting Started/Microsoft Windows NT
document or on your computer.
7.In the Password window, type your chosen password in the Password field and
again in the Confirm Password field, and then click Next twice.
The password can be up to 14 characters in length. You do not have to enter a
password if you do not want to use one.
NOTES: The password controls access to your computer. If you have trouble
remembering it, you should write the password down and store it in a safe place.
Type the password carefully. It is case-sensitive, and if you lose or forget it, you
must reinstall the operating system.
8. If you do not have a network interface controller (NIC) installed in your computer,
proceed to step 9.
If you do have a NIC installed, the Windows NT Workstation Setup window
appears. Dell recommends that you click Do not connect this computer to a
network at this time, and then click Next and finish the Windows NT setup pro-
cedure. After Windows NT setup is complete, use the Network icon in the
Control Panel to configure the network.
9. Click Restart Computer in the Windows NT Setup Complete window to reboot
the computer.
When the computer restarts, you are prompted to select an operating system.
10. Select Windows NT WorkStation Version 4.00 and press <Enter>.
If Windows NT WorkStation Version 4.00 is not already selected, use the up-
or down-arrow key to highlight it.
11.Press <Ctl><Alt><Del> simultaneously at the Begin Logon window.
12. Type your password and click OK.
The Welcome to Windows NT window appears. You can exit from this window
and begin working on the desktop, or you can click either of the following items
for additional information:
•What’s New — Learn about new features of Windows NT 4.0.