Dell Latitude P168C Quick Reference Manual page 52

NOTE:
Drivers and Utilities media
The
during the assembly of the computer. Use the
load any required drivers. Depending on the region from which you ordered your
computer, or whether you requested the media, the
media Operating System
and
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 media.
3 If the Install Windows message appears, click Exit.
4 Restart the computer.
When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately.
NOTE:
If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue
to wait until you see the Microsoft
computer and try again.
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.
5 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive
and press <Enter>.
6 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
contains drivers that were installed
Dell Drivers and Utilities media
Dell Drivers and Utilities
media may not ship with your computer.
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Windows desktop; then, shut down your
to