Dell OptiPlex 760 Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 61
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To reinstall Windows, you need the Dell™ Operating System media and the Dell Drivers and Utilities media. The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed at the time you ordered your computer. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to load any required drivers. NOTE: Depending on the region from which you ordered your computer, or whether you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Dell Operating System media may not ship with your computer. Reinstalling Windows The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to complete. 1 Save and close any open files and exit any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System media. 3 If the Install Windows message appears, click Exit. 4 Restart the computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down your computer and try again. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program. 5 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 6 Press any key to Boot from CD-ROM, and follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. 7 Reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Reinstalling Software 61