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• How to reinstall my operating system
Operating System CD
NOTE: The Operating System CD may be optional and may
not ship with your computer.
The operating system is already installed on your computer.
To reinstall your operating system, use one of the following
methods:
• Microsoft Windows
System Restore
— Microsoft
Windows
System Restore
returns your computer to an
earlier operating state without affecting data files.
•Dell
PC Restore
— Dell
PC Restore
returns your computer
to its original operating state. Dell
PC Restore
may not
ship with your computer.
•
Operating System
CD — If you received an
Operating
System
CD with your computer, you can use it to restore
your operating system.
For more information, see "Restoring Your Operating
System" on page 82.
After you reinstall your
operating system, use the
Drivers and Utilities CD
(see page 80) to reinstall
drivers for the devices that
came with your computer.
Your operating system
product key label is located
on your computer.
NOTE: The color of your CD varies based on the operating
system you ordered.
• Service call status and support history
• Top technical issues for my computer
• Frequently asked questions
• File downloads
• Details on my computer configuration
• Service contract for my computer
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