Dell 710 Personal Computer User Manual


 
Advanced Troubleshooting 73
NOTE: The time required to complete the setup depends on the size of the hard drive and the speed of your
computer.
NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any key to boot from
the CD.
6
When the
Regional and Language Options
screen appears, select the settings for your location and
click
Next
.
7
Enter your name and organization (optional) in the
Personalize Your Software
screen, and click
Next
.
8
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 click
Next
.
9
If the
Modem Dialing Information
screen appears, enter the requested information and click
Next
.
10
Enter the date, time, and time zone in the
Date and Time Settings
window, and click
Next
.
11
If the
Networking Settings
screen appears, click
Typical
and click
Next
.
12
If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you are prompted to provide further information
regarding your network configuration, enter your selections. If you are unsure of your settings, accept
the default selections.
Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. The computer
automatically restarts.
NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any key to boot from
the CD.
13
When the
Welcome to Microsoft
screen appears, click
Next
.
14
When the
How will this computer connect to the Internet?
message appears, click
Skip
.
15
When the
Ready to register with Microsoft?
screen appears, select
No, not at this time
and click
Next
.
16
When the
Who will use this computer?
screen appears, you can enter up to five users.
17
Click
Next
.
18
Click
Finish
to complete the setup, and remove the CD.
19
Reinstall the appropriate drivers with the
Drivers and Utilities
CD (see "Reinstalling Drivers" on
page 67).
20
Reinstall your virus protection software.
21
Reinstall your programs.
NOTE: To reinstall and activate your Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works Suite programs, you need the
Product Key number located on the back of the Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works Suite CD sleeve.
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