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
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.
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.
Notebook System Software (NSS)
NOTE:
The time required to complete the setup depends on the size of the hard drive and the speed of your computer.
NOTICE:
Do not press any key when the following message appears:
Press any key to boot from the CD
.
NOTICE:
Do not press any key when the following message appears:
Press any key to boot from the CD.
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.
If you reinstall the operating system for your Dell™ computer, it is also recommended to reinstall the NSS utility. The utility is available on the optional
Drivers
and Utilities
CD and on the Dell Support website at
support.dell.com
.
To download the utility, go to
Downloads
at
support.dell.com
and select your computer model from the drop-down menu. Under
Select Your Download
Category
, select
System and Configuration Utilities
, select your operating system and language, and then follow the instructions.
NSS provides critical updates for your operating system and support for Dell™ 3.5
-inch USB floppy drives, Intel
®
Pentium
®
M processors, Intel Celeron
®
M
processors, optical drives, and USB devices. NSS is necessary for the correct operation of your Dell computer. The software automatically detects your
computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for your configuration.
NOTE:
NSS is critical for the correct operation of USB devices.
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