Dell Inspiron M770H Setup Manual page 38

Restoring Your Operating System
Reinstalling Windows XP
The reinstallation process can take one to
two 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.
Insert the Operating System disc.
2.
Click Exit if the Install Windows message
3.
appears.
4. Restart the computer.
5. When the DELL logo appears, press <0>
immediately.
NOTE: If you wait too long and the
operating system logo appears, continue to
wait until you see the Microsoft
desktop; then, shut down your computer
and try again.
36
NOTE: The next steps change the boot
sequence for one time only. On the next
start-up, the computer boots according to
the devices specified in the system setup
program.
6. When the boot device list appears, highlight
CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press <Enter>.
NOTE: Your computer may or may not have
an external optical drive. Use an external
optical drive or any external storage device
for the procedures that involve discs.
7. Press any key to
Follow the instructions on the screen to
complete the installation.
Windows
® ®
Boot from CD-ROM.