Dell T3400 manual Save and close any open files and exit any open programs

NOTICE: The Operating System media provides options for reinstalling

Windows XP. The options can overwrite files and possibly affect programs that are installed on your hard drive. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to do so.

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

2Insert the Operating System disc.

3Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears.

4Restart the computer.

When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately.

NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down your computer and try again.

NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in System Setup.

5When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press <Enter>.

6Press any key to Boot from CD-ROM.

7Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.

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