32 Quick Reference Guide
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If 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.
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When the
Welcome to Microsoft
screen appears, click
Next
.
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When the
How will this computer connect to the Internet?
message appears,
click
Skip
.
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When the
Ready to register with Microsoft?
screen appears, select
No, not at this time
and click
Next
.
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When the
Who will use this computer?
screen appears, you can enter up to five users.
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Click
Next
.
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Click
Finish
to complete the setup, and remove the CD.
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Reinstall the appropriate drivers with the
Drivers and Utilities
CD.
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Reinstall your virus protection software.
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Reinstall 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.
Microsoft® Windows Vista™
Users familiar with previous versions of Microsoft® Windows® will notice some differences in the
Microsoft Windows Vista features and user interface.
NOTE: For complete documentation of Windows Vista, refer to the Microsoft Windows Vista documentation.
TheWindows Vista Help and Support provides online documentation. Click the Start button and select
Helpand Support to access this information. Use the Search text box to search for a topic.
NOTE: Different versions of the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system provide different features and have
different system requirements. Your hardware configuration may also determine the Windows Vista features
available to you. For more information, see the Microsoft Windows Vista documentation for specific details and
system requirements.
NOTE: A variety of documentation is provided with your computer system. You may notice that some
documentation references Windows XP. In general, documentation referencing Windows XP is applicable to your
Windows Vista system. In some cases, the names of menu options or other screen elements are different in
Windows Vista. For more information, see Getting Started Guide for Microsoft® Windows Vista™ on
support.dell.com.
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