Dell OptiPlex 170L - Manual (Page 28)

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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 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.
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.