Reinstalling Windows XP (Optional)

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

A System Recovery CD may not be supplied depending on your computer model. To reinstall Windows when Windows does not boot, refer to page 14.

To reinstall Windows using System Recovery Media, an external-type ODD must be connected before turning the computer on. The following descriptions assume that an external ODD is connected.

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.

Reinstalling Windows

Explain installation option as a standard.

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Insert the system recovery CD into the CD-ROM drive.

In the initial screen, click Standard Installation.

Standard installation

You can change the settings for partitioning, the installation folder, etc. during the Windows installation. However, reinstalling Windows may delete the data on the hard disk drive such as files, programs, etc. In order to minimize damage from data loss, please remember to always back up data.

Quick Installation

This re-installs Windows with the user data and the system configuration intact. The user data in the already existing Windows folders may be preserved as the existing Windows folders are overwritten.

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