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Finding Information for Your Computer

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• A diagnostic program for my computer
• Drivers for my computer
• My computer documentation
• My device documentation

ResourceCD

Documentation and drivers are already
installed on your computer when shipped
from Dell. You can use the CD to reinstall
drivers (see page 55), run the Dell
Diagnostics (see page 52), or access your
documentation.

Readme files may be included on your CD
to provide last-minute updates about
technical changes to your computer or
advanced technical-reference material for
experienced users or technicians.

• How to reinstall my operating system

Operating System CD

Windows XP is already installed on your
computer when shipped from Dell. You
can use the CD to reinstall the operating
system (see page 60). After you reinstall
your operating system using the

Operating System CD, use the
ResourceCD to reinstall drivers for the
devices that came with your computer.

The product key for your operating
system is located on your computer.

• Service Tag and Express Service Code
• Microsoft

®

Windows

®

License Label

Service Tag and Microsoft Windows Label

These labels are located on your
computer.
•Use the Service Tag to identify your
computer when you access Dell
Support or when you contact Dell for
technical assistance.
•Enter the Express Service Code into
the automated call-routing system
when you contact Dell for technical
assistance. Express Service Code service
may not be available in some countries.
•Use the number on the Windows
License Label if you reinstall Windows
on your computer.

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