Reinstalling Software - Dell Inspiron 8100 Service Manual

Reinstalling Software : Dell Inspiron 8100
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Reinstalling Software

Dell™ Inspiron™ 8100
Overview
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition (Me)
Reinstalling Windows 2000
Overview
Dell provides software utilities and drivers that help you control certain features of
your computer. The utilities and drivers for Dell-installed devices are installed and
operative when you receive the computer. If you ever need to reinstall any of these
drivers, you can use the Dell™ Drivers and Utilities CD that came with your computer.
Often, device problems can be corrected by reinstalling the appropriate drivers. Also,
hardware manufacturers frequently provide updated drivers that support feature
enhancements or that correct problems. Obtain updated drivers for products
purchased from Dell at the Dell support website, http://support.dell.com.
NOTICE: Drivers available on the Dell support website have been validated for
correct operation on Dell computers. Installing drivers obtained from other
sources may cause errors or performance degradation.
To reinstall drivers and utilities, you need the following items:
Dell Drivers and Utilities CD
CD drive or DVD drive installed in the media bay
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