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4 Insert the program CD into the DVD/CD-RW or DVD-RW/CD-RW drive.
5 Complete the program reinstallation by following the instructions
included with the program CD.
Reinstalling Windows
If your notebook is not working correctly, try the following options to correct
the problem:
■ Troubleshooting. For more information, see “Troubleshooting” on
page 243.
■ Running System Restore.
■ Reinstalling device drivers. For more information, see “Reinstalling device
drivers” on page 220.
If the options above do not correct the problem, you can use the Restoration
CDs to reinstall Windows and other software.
The Restoration CDs step you through reinstalling Windows XP. If you are
reinstalling Windows XP, the Restoration CDs automatically reinstall the
hardware device drivers and some programs as well. You can install any
remaining programs by using the program CDs that came with your notebook.
To reinstall your programs, follow the instructions in “Reinstalling programs”
on page 223.
Important If you are prompted for your Windows product key when
you reinstall Windows, you can find the key on the
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label located on the
bottom of your notebook case. For more information, see
“Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity” on page 11.