Reinstalling Windows Xp - Dell Inspiron 5100 Owner's Manual

Reinstalling Windows XP

To reinstall Windows XP , perform the steps in the following sections in the order in which
they are listed.
The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to complete. After the reinstallation is
complete, you need to reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other
software.
Operating System
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.
Preparing to Boot From the Operating System CD
Insert the Operating System CD.
1
Exit any program or utility that might run after you insert the CD.
2
Shut down (see page 40) and restart the computer.
3
Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears.
4
If the operating system logo appears, wait until you see the Windows desktop, and
then shut down the computer and try again.
Use the arrow keys to select CD-ROM and press
5
When the
6
Press any key to boot from CD
any key.
Starting Windows XP Setup
When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press
1
Windows now.
Read the information in the Microsoft Windows Licensing Agreement screen, and
2
then press
CD provides options for reinstalling Windows XP . The options
to accept the license agreement.
.
message appears on the screen, press
to select To set up
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