Dell XPS 420 (Late 2007) - Manual (Page 97)

Troubleshooting
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To reinstall Windows, you need the following items:
• Dell™ Operating System media
• Dell Drivers and Utilities media
NOTE:
The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed
during the assembly of the computer. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to
load any required drivers. Depending on the region from which you ordered your
computer, or whether you requested the media, the
Dell Drivers and Utilities
media and Operating System media may not ship with your computer.
Reinstalling Windows Vista
The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to complete. After you
reinstall the operating system, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus
protection program, and other software.
1 Save and close any open files and exit any open programs.
2 Insert the Operating System disc.
3 Click Exit if the
Install Windows message appears.
4 Restart the computer.
When the DELL logo appears, press immediately.
NOTE:
If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue
to wait until you see the Microsoft
®
Windows
®
desktop; then, shut down your
computer and try again.
NOTE:
The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. On the
next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the
system setup program.
5 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive
and press .
6 Press any key to Boot from CD-ROM.
7 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
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