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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 (see page 27) and restart the computer.
4 Press <F12> 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 then press <Enter>.
6 Press any key when the Press any key to boot from CD message
appears on the screen.
Starting Windows XP Setup
1 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press <Enter> to
select To set up Windows now.
2 Read the information in the Microsoft Windows Licensing
Agreement screen, and then press <F8> on your keyboard 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 <Esc> to
select the fresh copy option.