Samsung Q1 manual Reinstalling Windows XP, Running the System Recovery Media

Reinstalling Windows XP

If Windows XP is not operating properly due to an error in the system, or if you have replaced the hard disk drive, you can reinstall Windows XP using the system recovery media.

Before You Start!

• To use the system recovery media, the external USB ODD must be connected to the compu- ter. The following descriptions presuppose that the external ODD is connected.

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

•If you cannot run Windows, refer to p.125 to install Windows.

•When Windows does not run or when trying to install Windows using the Standard Installa- tion of the system recovery media, a USB external keyboard is necessary.

Before turning the computer on, connect the USB keyboard. Then, install Win- dows.

If you connect the USB keyboard during the installation, the system will not recognize the USB keyboard.

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 your data. Sam- sung Electronics is not liable for any data loss.

Running the System Recovery Media

Insert the system recovery media into the external USB ODD. The start screen automatically ap- pears.

•Standard Installation

You can change the settings for Regional and Language Options, Date and Time, Computer Name, User Accounts, etc. during the Windows installation.

However, after reinstalling Windows, you have to manually reinstall device drivers and programs using the system software media.

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