Booting From the Operating System CD
1Save and close any open files and exit any open programs.
2Insert the Operating System CD. Click Exit if the Install Windows XP message appears.
3Restart the computer.
4Press <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.
5Press the arrow keys to select
6When the Press any key to boot from CD message appears, press any key.
Windows XP Setup
1When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press <Enter> to select To set up Windows now.
2Read the information on the Microsoft Windows Licensing Agreement screen, and press <F8> to accept the license agreement.
3If 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 CD.
4If you want to install a new copy of Windows XP, press <Esc> to select that option.
5Press <Enter> to select the highlighted partition (recommended), and 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.
6When the Regional and Language Options screen appears, select the settings for your location and click Next.
7Enter your name and organization (optional) in the Personalize Your Software screen, and click Next.
8At the Computer Name and Administrator Password window, enter a name for your computer (or accept the one provided) and a password, and click Next.
9If the Modem Dialing Information screen appears, enter the requested information and click Next.
10Enter the date, time, and time zone in the Date and Time Settings window, and click Next.
11If the Networking Settings screen appears, click Typical and click Next.
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