Solving Problems
121
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: P
ress
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. Click
Next
.
17
Click
Finish
to complete the setup, and remove the CD from the
drive.
Reinstalling Drivers and Software
1
Reinstall the appropriate drivers (see page 113).
2
Reinstall your virus protection software. See the documentation that
came with the software for instructions.
3
Reinstall your other software programs. See the documentation that
came with the software for instructions.
Summary of Contents for Inspiron 8500
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Page 60: ...60 Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m ...
Page 68: ...68 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m ...
Page 88: ...88 Using CDs DVDs and Other Multimedia w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m ...
Page 122: ...122 Solving Problems w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m ...
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