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4 Dell Dimension Systems Setup Guide
Initial setup of Windows NT takes about 15 minutes. The setup process is customized
according to which computer components you have. To configure Windows NT for
your system, perform the following steps:
1. Turn on your system as instructed in the
Getting Started
sheet that accompanied
your system.
The Dell Software License Agreement appears. It is important that you read
and understand the license agreement. You must accept the agreement to
proceed with the setup of your system.
2. Type
\
if you accept the Dell software license agreement.
The Technical Support Information window appears.
3. Type
[
to continue.
The system restarts and Windows NT prepares your system for setup.
The system restarts again and the Select Operating System window appears.
No action is required at this screen.
4. Click I Agree to accept the Microsoft software license agreement.
As with the Dell software license agreement, it is important that you read and
understand the Microsoft software license agreement.
You must accept the Microsoft software license agreement to proceed with the
Windows NT operating system setup.
The Windows NT Workstation Setup screen appears.
5. Type your name (required) and organization (optional) and click Next>.
The Registration window appears.
6. Locate your Product Key as instructed in the
Getting Started
sheet that
accompanied your system, type the Product Key (use the <Tab> key to change
fields), and then click Next>.
The Product Key is the 20-digit number located on the Certificate of Authenticity.
The Password window appears.
7. Type your chosen password in the Password field and again in the Confirm
Password field, and then click Next> twice.
The password can be up to 14 characters in length. A null password is acceptable
if you do not want to use a password.
NOTE: The password controls access to your computer and should be stored in a
safe place.