Dell Dimension 8200 Dell Dimension 8200 Systems Solutions Guide - Page 53
Undoing the Last System Restore, Reinstalling Windows XP, Start, All Programs Programs - operating system cd
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6 After the computer restarts, click OK. To change the restore point, you can either repeat the steps using a different restore point, or you can undo the restoration. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before undoing the last system restore, save and close all open files and close all open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs (Programs in Windows Me)-> Accessories-> System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Select Undo my last restoration and click Next. NOTICE: Save and close all open files and close all open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 3 Click Next (click OK in Windows Me). 4 The System Restore (Undoing Last Restoration in Windows Me) screen appears, and then the computer automatically restarts. 5 After the computer restarts, click OK. Reinstalling Windows XP Before reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to correct a problem, try correcting the problem by performing a Windows XP System Restore (see page 50). NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for reinstalling your Windows XP operating system. The options can potentially overwrite files installed by Dell and possibly affect programs installed on your hard drive. Therefore, Dell does not recommend that you reinstall your operating system unless instructed to do so by a Dell technical support representative. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with Windows XP, you must disable any virus protection software installed on your computer before you reinstall Windows XP. 1 Insert the Operating System CD into the CD or DVD drive. Close any program or utility that may start to run after you insert the CD into the drive. HINT: The CD that you need to place in your CD or DVD drive is titled Operating System. S olving Pr oblems 53