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If you are considering reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows XP Device Driver
Rollback (see Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback). If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your
operating system to the operating state it was in before you installed the new device driver (see Using Microsoft®Windows®XP System Restore).
To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items:
l Dell™Operating System CD
l Dell Drivers and Utilities CD (Resource CD)
Reinstalling Windows XP
To reinstall Windows XP, perform all 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 you reinstall the operating system, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus
protection program, and other software.
Booting From the Operating System CD
1. Save and close any open files and exit any open programs.
2. Insert the Operating System CD. Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears.
3. Restart the computer.
4. Press<F12>immediatelyaftertheDELL™logoappears.
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 Press any key to boot from CD message appears, press any key.
Windows XP Setup
1. When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press <Enter> to select To set up Windows now.
2. Read the information on the Microsoft Windows Licensing Agreement screen, and press <F8> to accept the license agreement.
3. If your computer already has Windows XP installed and you want to recover your current Windows XP data, type r to select the repair option, and
remove the CD.
4. If you want to install a new copy of Windows XP, press <Esc> to select that option.
5. Press <Enter> to select the highlighted partition (recommended), and follow the instructions on the screen.
The Windows XP Setup screen appears, and the operating system begins to copy files and install the devices. The computer automatically restarts
multiple times.
6. When the Regional and Language Options screen appears, select the settings for your location and click Next.
7. Enter your name and organization (optional) in the Personalize Your Software screen, and click Next.
8. At the Computer Name and Administrator Password window, enter a name for your computer (or accept the one provided) and a password, and click
NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on your primary hard drive. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary
hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer.
NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD (Resource CD) contains drivers that were installed during assembly of the computer. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to
load any required drivers.
NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for reinstalling Windows XP. The options can overwrite files and possibly affect programs installed
on your hard drive. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to do so.
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.
NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any key to boot from the CD.
NOTE: The time required to complete the setup depends on the size of the hard drive and the speed of your computer.
- Mini Tower Computer 1
- Desktop Computer 1
- Advanced Features 2
- Password Protection 3
- Administrator Password 4
- System Setup 5
- System Setup Options 6
- Boot Sequence 8
- Booting to a USB Device 9
- Floppy Drive 10
- Clearing CMOS Settings 11
- Hyper-Threading 11
- Power Management 11
- Battery 13
- Before You Begin 15
- Cleaning Your Computer 17
- Back to Contents Page 18
- Desktop Computer 21
- Back View 22
- Back-Panel Connectors 22
- Inside Your Computer 23
- System Board Components 24
- PCI and PCI Express Cards 25
- Removing an Expansion Card 26
- Processor 28
- Installing the Processor 29
- Drives 31
- CD/DVD Drive 32
- Installing a CD/DVD Drive 33
- Floppy Drive 34
- Installing a Floppy Drive 35
- Hard Drive 36
- Installing a Hard Drive 37
- DC Power Connector P3 42
- DC Power Connector P5, P6 42
- FCC Notice (U.S. Only) 48
- Finding Information 49
- Operating System CD 50
- Getting Help 52
- Problems With Your Order 53
- Product Information 53
- Before You Call 54
- Contacting Dell 54
- Glossary 64
- Memory 72
- Removing Memory 73
- Installing Memory 73
- Mini Tower Computer 76
- PCI and PCI Express Cards 81
- Connecting Drive Cables 89
- Data Cable Connectors 89
- IDE Drive Addressing 90
- Power Cable Connectors 90
- Adding a Second Hard Drive 93
- Drive-Panel Inserts 95
- Installing the Floppy Drive 97
- Removing a CD/DVD Drive 99
- I/O Panel 101
- Power Supply 102
- DC Power Connectors 103
- DC Power Connector P2 104
- DC Power Connector P4 104
- DC Power Connector P7 104
- Adding User Accounts 111
- Fast User Switching 111
- Network Setup Wizard 111
- Abbreviations and Acronyms 114
- Desktop Computer 114
- Drivers 115
- Creating a Restore Point 116
- Before You Begin 117
- Reinstalling Windows XP 118
- Solving Problems 120
- Keyboard Problems 121
- Memory Problems 123
- Mouse Problems 123
- Network Problems 124
- Power Problems 124
- Printer Problems 125
- Restoring Default Settings 125
- Sound and Speaker Problems 126
- Video and Monitor Problems 127
- System Board 129
- Dell Diagnostics 132
- System Lights 133
- Diagnostic Lights 134
- Beep Codes 135
- Error Messages 136
- Microsoft 139
- Windows 139
- Warranty 140
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