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8
If you are reinstalling Windows XP Home Edition
, at the
What's your computer's name
window, enter a name for your computer (or accept the name provided) and click
Next
.
If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional
, at the
Computer Name and
Administrator Password
window, enter a name for your computer (or accept the one
provided) and a password, and click
Next
.
9
If the
Modem Dialing Information
screen appears, enter the requested information
and click
Next
.
10
Enter the date, time, and time zone in the
Date and Time Settings
window, and
click
Next
.
11
If the
Networking Settings
screen appears, click
Typical
and click
Next
.
12
If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you are prompted to provide
further information regarding your network configuration, enter your selections. If you
are unsure of your settings, accept the default selections.
Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer.
The computer automatically restarts.
NOTICE:
Do not press any key when the following message appears:
Press any key to
boot from the CD.
13
When the
Welcome to Microsoft
screen appears, click
Next
.
14
When the
How will this computer connect to the Internet?
message
appears, click
Skip
.
15
When the
Ready to register with Microsoft?
screen appears, select
No, not at this
time
and click
Next
.
16
When the
Who will use this computer?
screen appears, you can enter up to five users.
17
Click
Next
.
18
Click
Finish
to complete the setup, and remove the CD.
19
Reinstall the appropriate drivers with the ResourceCD.
20
Reinstall your virus protection software.
21
Reinstall your programs.
NOTE:
To reinstall and activate your Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works Suite programs, you
need the Product Key number located on the back of the Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works
Suite CD sleeve.
Summary of Contents for Dimension 8300 Series
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Page 12: ...12 Safety Instructions w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m ...
Page 16: ...16 Finding Information for Your Computer w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m ...
Page 28: ...28 Setting Up and Using Your Computer w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m ...
Page 52: ...52 Solving Problems w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m ...