Samsung NP-Q1U/E00/SEI Reinstalling Windows XP, Running the System Recovery Media, Preparation

Reinstalling Windows XP

You can reinstall Windows using the System Recovery Media when Windows does not work properly.

■ System Recovery Media is optional and may not be provided depending on your computer model. These descriptions are only for models supplied with the System Recovery Media.

■There are two Windows installation modes: Standard Installation, which allows users to change options, and Quick Installation, which allows users to install Windows easily.

■To install Windows, an external-type ODD and a USB keyboard are required. Connect the external-type ODD and USB keyboard before turning the computer on. If you connect a USB keyboard during the installation, the computer will fail to recognize the USB keyboard.

■To reinstall Windows when Windows does not boot, refer to p.176.

Reinstalling Windows may delete data (files and programs) saved on the hard disk drive. Make sure to backup all important data. Samsung Electronics shall not be held liable for any loss of data.

Running the System Recovery Media

●Preparation

1.Connect an external-type ODD through the USB Port of the computer.

2.Connect the external-type USB keyboard.

3.Turn the computer on to boot up Windows.

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