Dell Dimension 8100 - Manual (Page 35)

Reinstalling Windows 98
NOTICE: The operating system CD provides options for reinstalling your
Windows 98 Second Edition operating system. The options can potentially
overwrite files installed by Dell and possibly affect programs installed on your
hard drive. Therefore, Dell does not recommend that you reinstall your
operating system unless instructed to do so by a Dell technical support
representative.
O NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with Windows 98, you must disable any virus
protection software installed on your computer before you reinstall
Windows 98.
1 Turn on the computer and enter the system setup program as directed
by a Dell technical support representative (see page 69).
2 In the system setup program Boot menu, change the boot sequence so
that the CD or DVD drive boots first, as directed by a Dell technical
support representative. Then place the operating system CD in the
CD or DVD drive and close the drive tray.
3 Exit the system setup program.
The computer restarts.
4 At the Welcome window, click OK.
5 Double-click Refresh Windows OS.
6 Click OK.
7 Click OK again.
8 Remove the operating system CD from the CD or DVD drive and
click OK to restart your computer.
The Getting ready to run Windows for the first time screen appears.
9 If the mouse tutorial starts, press to exit and then press y.
10 Click the regional setting closest to where you live and click Next.
11 Click your keyboard layout and click Next.
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