Reinstalling Windows Me - Dell Dimension 4200 Solution Manual

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NOTICE:
The Operating System CD provides options for reinstalling your
Windows Me operating system. The options can potentially overwrite files
installed by Dell and possibly affect programs installed on your hard drive.
Therefore, Dell does not recommend that you reinstall your operating system
unless instructed to do so by a Dell technical support representative.
NOTICE:
To prevent conflicts with Windows Me, you must disable any virus
protection software installed on your computer before you reinstall Windows
Me.
Turn on the computer and access the system setup program as directed
1
by a Dell technical support representative. See page 70 for contact
information.
In the system setup program Boot menu, write down the boot
2
sequence, and then change it so that the CD drive boots first. Then
place the Operating System CD in the CD drive and close the drive
tray.
Exit the system setup program.
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Select Boot From CD-ROM, and then press <Enter>.
4
If you wait too long to make this selection, the computer automatically
boots from the hard drive. If this occurs, allow the computer to boot
completely, and then restart it and try again.
Select Start Windows Setup from CD-ROM, and then press
5
<Enter>.
Press <Enter> again.
6
Select Continue Setup and replace your current operating system,
7
and then press <Enter>.
Press <Enter> again.
8
ScanDisk automatically starts and checks your hard drive.
Click Next in the Welcome to Windows Me window.
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Select the directory in which Windows resides.
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