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• How to reinstall my operating system | Operating System Media |
| The operating system is already installed |
| on your computer. To reinstall your |
| operating system, use one of the following |
| methods: |
| • Microsoft Windows System Restore — |
| Microsoft Windows System Restore |
| returns your computer to an earlier |
| operating state without affecting data |
| files. |
| • Dell PC Restore — Dell PC Restore |
| returns your computer to its original |
| operating state. Dell PC Restore may not |
| ship with your computer. |
| • Operating System media — If you |
| received an Operating System media |
| with your computer, you can use it to |
| restore your operating system. |
| For more information, see "Restoring Your |
| Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating |
| System" on page 148 or "Restoring Your |
| Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating |
| System" on page 153. |
| After you reinstall your operating system, |
| use the Drivers and Utilities media (see |
| "Drivers" on page 143) to reinstall drivers |
| for the devices that came with your |
| computer. |
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