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You can also use the Hardware Troubleshooter. To use the troubleshooter,
click the
Start
button and click
Help and Support
. Type
hardware
troubleshooter
in the
Search
field, and then click the arrow to start the
search. Click
Hardware Troubleshooter
in the
Search Results
list. In the
Hardware Troubleshooter
list, click
I need to resolve a hardware conflict on
my computer
, and then click
Next
.
Reinstalling Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP
Before You Reinstall
If you are reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to correct a
problem with a newly installed driver, use Windows XP Device Driver
Rollback (see page 54) to replace the device driver with the previously
installed version.
If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System
Restore (see page 50) to return your operating system to the operating state
it was in before you installed the new device driver.
Reinstalling Windows XP
To reinstall Windows XP, perform 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 the
reinstallation is complete, you will need to 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
instructed to do so by a Dell technical support representative.
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.
Preparing to Boot From the Operating System CD
1
Insert the
Operating System CD
into the CD or DVD drive.
2
Exit any program or utility that might run after you insert the CD.
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