Re-installation Instructions
Preparation for Re-installation
You can format the hard disk and re-install the preinstalled software with the
recovery CD-ROM, and set the status of your computer to the same configuration as
shipped from the factory. Necessary for re-installation are the following:
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Product Recovery CD-ROM
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Floppy disks or other external media for data backup
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Getting Started Microsoft Windows 98 manual
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It will take about 30 minutes to complete the re-installation.
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It takes about five seconds for the system to recognize a CD-ROM. If
you operate too quickly, an error message may appear. In this case,
return to the first step and repeat the installation
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Use the Product Recovery CD-ROM only for your computer
.
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Unless otherwise specified, the instructions in this booklet assume
that you are installing Windows 98 into the C:\WINDOWS directory
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In the re-installation procedures, use only AC power. If you use the
battery and the battery power becomes low, you cannot continue the re-
installation.
Backing up the data
Before formatting the hard disk, you should back up your data. For details on how
to back up your data, see the Windows Online Help.
Although the pointer may be shown on the screen, never touch the
keyboard or the glide pad during recovery except when the message
prompts you to.
