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15 If you set a password in step 13, type your password and click OK. If
you did not set a password, click OK.
16 Reinstall the appropriate drivers (see page 61).
17 Reenable your virus protection software.
Reinstalling Windows 2000
NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for reinstalling the
Windows 2000 operating system. The options can potentially overwrite files
installed by Dell and possibly affect programs installed on your hard drive.
Therefore, Dell does not recommend that you reinstall your operating system
unless instructed to do so by a Dell technical support representative.
1
Turn on the computer, and enter the system setup program as directed
by a Dell technical support representative or by performing the
following steps:
a Shut down the computer (see page 23).
b Before the computer boots into Windows, press to enter the
system setup program.
c Press to move to the Boot menu.
d In the system setup program Boot menu, follow the instructions
on the screen to change the boot sequence so that the CD or DVD
drive boots first. Then insert the Operating System CD into the
drive.
e Press to save your changes and exit the system setup
program.
f Press any key to boot the computer from the CD.
2 When the Windows 2000 Setup window appears, ensure that the To
setup Win2000 now, press ENTER option is highlighted. Then press
.
3 Read the information in the License Agreement window, and then
press to continue.
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