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2 insert the operating system media, 4 restart the computer – Dell Vostro A90 (Late 2008) User Manual

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Reinstalling Software

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Reinstalling Windows

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 media.

3

If the Install Windows message
appears, click Exit.

4

Restart the computer.

When the DELL logo appears, press <0>
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, and
follow the instructions on the screen to
complete the installation.

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