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12If 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.
13When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next.
14When the How will this computer connect to the Internet? message appears, click Skip.
15When the Ready to register with Microsoft? screen appears, select No, not at this time and click Next.
16When the Who will use this computer? screen appears, you can enter up to five users.
17Click Next.
18Click Finish to complete the setup, and remove the CD.
19Reinstall the appropriate drivers with the Drivers and Utilities CD.
20Reinstall your virus protection software.
21Reinstall your programs.
NOTE: To reinstall and activate your Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works Suite programs, you need the Product Key number located on the back of the Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works Suite CD sleeve.
Using the Drivers and Utilities CD
NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) is optional and therefore may not ship with all computers.
To use the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD) while you are running the Windows operating system:
NOTE: To access device drivers and user documentation, you must use the Drivers and Utilities CD while you are running Windows.
1Turn on the computer and allow it to boot to the Windows desktop.
2Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive.
If you are using the Drivers and Utilities CD for the first time on this computer, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to inform you that the Drivers and Utilities CD is about to begin installation.
3Click OK to continue.
To complete the installation, respond to the prompts offered by the installation program.
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