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NOTICE: The
can overwrite files and possibly affect programs installed on your hard drive. Therefore, do not
reinstall Windows XP unless instructed to do so by a Dell technical support representative.
NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with Windows XP , disable any virus protection software installed
on your computer before you reinstall Windows XP . See the documentation that came with the
software for instructions.
Booting From the Operating System CD
Save and close any open files and exit any open programs.
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Insert the Operating System CD. If any program starts automatically, exit the program
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before proceeding.
Shut down the computer through the Start menu (see page 28) and restart the
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computer.
Press <F12> immediately after the DELL™ logo appears.
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If the operating system logo appears, wait until you see the Windows desktop, and
then shut down the computer and try again.
Press the arrow keys to select CD-ROM, and then press <Enter>.
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When the
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Windows XP Setup
When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press <Enter> to select To set up
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Windows now.
Read the information on the Microsoft Windows Licensing Agreement screen, and
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press <F8> to accept the license agreement.
If your computer already has Windows XP installed and you want to recover your
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current Windows XP data, type
from the drive.
If you want to install a new copy of Windows XP , press <Esc> to select that option.
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Press <Enter> to select the highlighted partition (recommended), and then follow
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the instructions on the screen.
NOTE: The time required to complete the setup depends on the size of the hard drive and the
speed of your computer.
The Windows XP Setup screen appears, and the operating system begins to copy files
and install the devices. The computer automatically restarts multiple times.
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Advanced Troubleshooting
Operating System
CD provides options for reinstalling Windows XP . The options
Press any key to boot from CD
to select the repair option, and then remove the CD
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message appears, press any key.

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