Dell Vostro 410 Setup And Quick Reference Manual page 60

Reinstalling Windows
The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to complete. After you
reinstall the operating system, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus
protection program, and other software.
1 Save and close any open files and exit any open programs.
2 Insert the Operating System disc.
3 If the Install Windows message appears, click Exit.
4 Restart the computer.
When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately.
NOTE:
to wait until you see the Microsoft
computer and try again.
NOTE:
next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the
system setup program.
5 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive
and press <Enter>.
Press any key to Boot from CD-ROM, and follow the instructions on the screen
to complete the installation.
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Reinstalling Software
If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue
The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. On the
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Windows desktop; then, shut down your