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Solving Problems

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NOTICE:

To prevent conflicts with Windows XP, disable any virus protection software installed on your

computer before you reinstall Windows XP. See the documentation that came with the software for
instructions.

1 Save and close any open files and exit any open programs.
2 Insert the Operating System CD. Click Exit if the

Install Windows XP

message appears.

3 Restart the computer.
4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears.

If the operating system logo appears, wait until you see the Windows desktop, and then shut
down the computer and try again.

5 Press the arrow keys to select CD-ROM, and press .
6 When the

Press any key to boot from CD

message appears, press any key.

7 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press .
8 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the reinstallation.
9 When the operating system reinstallation completes, reinstall drivers and applications as

necessary.

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