Specifications

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Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista
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.
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1. Save and close any open files and exit any open programs.
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2. Insert the Operating System disc.
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3. Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears.
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4. Restart the computer.
When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately.
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5. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press <Enter>.
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6. Press any key to Boot from CD-ROM.
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7. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
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NOTICE: The Operating SystemmediaprovidesoptionsforreinstallingWindowsXP.Theoptionscanoverwritefilesandpossiblyaffectprogramsthat
are installed on your hard drive. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to do so.
NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft®Windows®desktop; then, shut
down your computer and try again.
NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in
the system setup program.