Quick Reference Guide

42 Quick Reference Guide
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
Next .
9 If the Modem Dialing Information screen appears, enter the requested information and click Next .
10 Enter the date, time, and time zone in the Date and Time Settings window, and click Next .
11 If the Networking Settings screen appears, click Typical and click Next .
12 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you are prompted to provide further information
regarding your network configuration, enter your selections. If you are unsure of your settings, accept
the default selections.
Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. The computer
automatically restarts.
NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any key to boot from
the CD.
13 When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next .
14 When the How will this computer connect to the Internet? message appears,
click
Skip .
15 When the Ready to register with Microsoft? screen appears, select No, not at this time and click Next .
16 When the Who will use this computer? screen appears, you can enter up to five users.
17 Click Next .
18 Click Finish to complete the setup, and remove the CD.
19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with the Drivers and Utilities CD.
20 Reinstall your virus protection software.
21 Reinstall your programs.
NOTE: To reinstall and activate your Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works Suite programs, you need the Product
Key number located on the back of the Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works Suite CD sleeve.
Using the Drivers and Utilities CD
To use the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD) while you are running the Windows
operating system:
NOTE: To access device drivers and user documentation, you must use the Drivers and Utilities CD while you are
running Windows.
1 Turn on the computer and allow it to boot to the Windows desktop.
2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive.
If you are using the
Drivers and Utilities CD for the first time on this computer, the ResourceCD
Installation
window opens to inform you that the Drivers and Utilities CD is about to begin
installation.
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