Dell Dimension 2350 User Guide - Page 8

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 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. 3. Shut down and restart the computer. 4. Press 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. Use the arrow keys to select CD-ROM and press . 6. When the Press any key to boot from CD message appears on the screen, press any key. Starting Windows XP Setup 1. When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press to select To set up Windows now. 2. Read the information in the Microsoft Windows Licensing Agreement screen, and then press 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 then remove the CD from the drive. 4. If you want to install a new copy of Windows XP, press to select the fresh copy option. 5. Press to select the highlighted partition (recommended), and then follow the instructions on the screen. HINT: The time required to complete the setup depends on the size of the hard drive and the speed of your computer. The Windows XP Setup screen appears, and the operating system begins to copy files and install the devices. The computer restarts multiple times. Completing the GUI Setup NOTICE: When the computer restarts, the following message appears: Press any key to boot from the CD. Do not press any key when this message appears. 1. When the Regional and Language Options screen appears, select the settings for your location and click Next. 2. Enter your name and organization (optional) in the Personalize Your Software screen and click Next. 3. If you are reinstalling Windows XP Home Edition, at the What's your computer's name window, enter a name for your computer (or accept the name provided) and click Next. If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional, at the Computer Name and Administrator Password window, enter a name for your computer (or accept the one provided) and a password, and then click Next. 4. If you have a modem installed, enter the requested information and click Next when the Modem Dialing Information screen appears. 5. Enter the date, time, and time zone in the Date and Time Settings window and click Next. 6. Click Typical in the Networking Settings screen and click Next. 7. If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional, you may be prompted to provide further network information regarding your network configuration, such as the domain name or workgroup name. If you are unsure of your settings, accept the default selections. Windows XP installs the operating system components, configures the computer, and then restarts the computer. Completing the Operating System Setup NOTICE: When the computer restarts, the following message appears: Press any key to boot from the CD. Do not press any key when this message appears. 1. When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next. 2. When the How will this computer connect to the Internet? message appears, click Skip. 3. When the Ready to register with Microsoft? screen appears, click No, not at this time and click Next. When the Who will use this computer? screen appears, you can enter up to five users. 4. Click Next.