Alienware DHS 3 Upgrade User’s Guide
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1.
You will have all MCE 2005 updates installed on your
system automatically installed.
2.
You will get all the latest validated drivers from Alienware,
no need to install drivers
3.
You do not have to register your copy of Windows.
Negatives:
1.
You get to save all your media files from your prior
Windows installation.
DHS 3 Upgrade DVD Getting Started
Now you have had a chance to read through the different methods of
installation. You will need to decide which method is best for you. Here is
where we will begin to upgrade your Alienware DHS system. Please refer to
the section that pertains to which method you have chosen.
1. Direct upgrade from within Windows
Step 1.
Locate your DVD and place it in your optical drive. The disc
should automatically run and a window below should open
up.
If the disc did not run automatically, navigate to your optical drive usually
D:\, this can be accomplished by going to My Computer. Then double click
your optical drive.
Step 2.
Click the option Install Windows.
Step 3.
Once this is complete you will be presented with a choice
for installation type to either “Upgrade” or “New
Installation”. You will need to choose “Upgrade.”
