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Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System: Dell OptiPlex 320 User's Guide
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To reinstall Windows XP, perform all the steps in the following sections in the order in which they are listed.
The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to complete. After you reinstall the operating system, you must also reinstall
the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software.
NOTICE:
The
Operating System
CD provides options for reinstalling Windows XP. The options can overwrite files and
possibly affect programs installed on your hard drive. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical
support representative instructs you to do so.
NOTICE:
To prevent conflicts with Windows XP, disable any virus protection software installed on your computer
before you reinstall Windows XP. See the documentation that came with the software for instructions.
Booting From the Operating System CD
1. Save and close any open files and exit any open programs.
2. Insert the
Operating System
CD. Click
Exit
if
Install Windows XP
message appears.
3. Restart the computer.
4. Press <F12> immediately after the DELL™ logo appears.
If the operating system logo appears, wait until you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and
try again.
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.
NOTICE:
Do not press any key when the following message appears:
Press any key to boot from the CD
.
NOTE:
The time required to complete the setup depends on the size of the hard drive and the speed of your computer.
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
.