Desktop Computer Quick Reference Guide
Troubleshooting 47
NOTE: It is strongly recommended that you use the provided Dell Operating System
media when reinstalling the operating system. The Dell media includes all
necessary drivers required to install Windows XP. Using retail or third party media
may require the user to provide additional drivers during the installation of the
operating system.
1
Insert the Windows XP CD in the CD drive, and restart your computer.
2
After the initial installation files are loaded, press the <Enter> key to set
up Windows XP.
3
In the
Windows XP Licensing Agreement
, read the license agreement.
Press the <Page Down> key to scroll through the agreement.
4
Press the <F8> key to accept the terms and conditions specified in the
license agreement.
NOTE: By default, Unpartitioned Space is highlighted. If any other
partitions appear that were not previously created by you, they may include
a PC Restore partition (2.7 to 4.75 GB) or a MediaDirect (1.2 GB) partition
for portable computers.
5
In the
Windows XP Setup
partition screen, choose a partition to install
the Operating System. You may also choose to remove a partition or create
a new partition for the installation.
6
The
Windows XP Setup
screen appears with
Format the partition using
the NTFS file system
highlighted; press the <Enter> key, or the <F> key
if applicable, to format the partition.
7
After formatting the partition,
Windows XP Setup
will copy the necessary
files to the partition and restart the computer.
NOTE: Do not press any keys if the message Press any key to boot from the
CD appears.
The amount of time it takes to complete the above process varies,
depending on the speed and size of the computer.
8
Click the
Next
button on the
Regional and Language Options
window.
The
Personalize Your Software
screen appears.
9
Type your name in the
Name:
field and your organization's name in the
Organization:
field, if applicable, and click
Next
. The Computer Name
screen appears.
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