Dell XPS 700 Jet Black User Manual

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Advanced Troubleshooting

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.

NOTICE:

The Operating System CD provides options for reinstalling Windows XP. The options can overwrite files

and possibly affect programs installed on your hard drive. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell
technical support representative instructs you to do so.

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.

Booting From the Operating System CD

1 Save and close any open files and exit any open programs.
2 Insert the Operating System CD. Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears.
3 Restart the computer.
4 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately.

NOTE:

Keyboard failure may result when a key on the keyboard is held down for extended periods of time. To

avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release in even intervals until the

Boot Device Menu

appears.

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

5 At the Boot Device Menu, use the up- and down-arrow keys or press the appropriate number on the

keyboard to highlight Onboard or USB CD-ROM, and then press .

6 When the

Press any key to boot from CD

message appears, press any key.

Windows XP Setup

1 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press to select To set up Windows now.
2 Read the information on the Microsoft Windows Licensing Agreement screen, and press to

accept the license agreement.

3 If your computer already has Windows XP installed and you want to recover your current Windows XP

data, type

to select the repair option, and remove the CD.

4 If you want to install a new copy of Windows XP, press to select that option.
5 Press to select the highlighted partition (recommended), and follow the instructions on the

screen.
The Windows XP Setup screen appears, and the operating system begins to copy files and install the
devices. The computer automatically restarts multiple times.

NOTE:

The time required to complete the setup depends on the size of the hard drive and the speed of your

computer.

NOTICE:

Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any key to boot from

the CD

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