Dell XPS 140M Owner's Manual page 104

NOTICE:
computer before you reinstall Windows XP. See the documentation that came with the software for
instructions.
1 Save and close any open files and exit any open programs.
2 Insert the Operating System CD. Click Exit if the Install Windows XP message appears.
3 Restart the computer.
4 Press <F2> immediately after the DELL™ logo appears.
If the operating system logo appears, wait until you see the Windows desktop, and then shut
down the computer and try again.
5 Press the arrow keys to select CD-ROM, and press <Enter>.
6 When the
7 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press <Enter>.
8 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the reinstallation.
9 When the operating system reinstallation completes, reinstall drivers and applications as
necessary.
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Solving Problems
To prevent conflicts with Windows XP, disable any virus protection software installed on your
Press any key to boot from CD
message appears, press any key.