How to reinstall Dell Windows XP home CD
Step 1: Backup main files and data.
Utilize Windows XP Files & Settings Transfer Wizard To Backup Files & Data
The Files & Settings Transfer Wizard will automatically gather and save the files in My Documents folder, including Music, Pictures and Videos folders. Also, the wizard will gather and save the files on desktop and in Shared Documents and Shared Desktop.
1. Click Start go to All Programs and select Accessories, now choose System Tools and click Files & Settings Transfer Wizard.
2.Select Old Computer and click Next |
This selection will identify that this is the computer which want to back up important files and settings from. The wizard may take a minute to prepare for the next step.
3. Select transfer method, from one of the following selections:
Floppy drive or removable media (Recommended) – select this option if there is a USB memory key, USB hard drive, CD or DVD writable drive and blank discs.
Other – select this option if it’s on a home network and can save files to another computer or shared network drive.
After selecting click next
4. Select Files only and click next
The wizard will start collecting and saving files to the specified location. If specified a removable drive, the wizard may prompt to enter an additional blank disc if more than one is necessary to hold all the files. Be sure to label the discs thoroughly (like “My Files Disc 1” etc.) to quickly restore them later.
5. Once completed then click finish to close the wizard.
Step 2: Remove unnecessary peripherals
Apart from the monitor, keyboard, and mouse, removes all external peripherals including:
- Scanner
- Printer
- Modem or Network cables
- Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)
- USB flash drive or other external Hard Drive
- Other external devices (e.g., USB-attached devices)
- Remove the computer from the docking station.
Step 3: Reinstall the operating system since the OS Setup Disk.
1 Insert the Windows XP CD in the CD drive, and then restart the computer. If the message Press any key to boot from the CD, appears, press a key to carry on with booting to the CD.
2 In the Windows XP Setup screen, press Enter to set up Windows XP.
3 In the Windows XP Licensing Agreement, read the license agreement, and then press Page Down to navigate through the agreement.
4 Press F8 to agree the terms and conditions specified in the license agreement. The partition screen will displayed. Depending on computer configuration, the partitions listed might include a PC Restore partition (2.7 to 4.75 GB) or a Media Direct (1.2 GB) partition.
5 Highlight the biggest partition and press Enter.
Step 4: Install Dell drivers & utilities.
Step 5: join computer to the internet or network.
Step 6: Install critical and suggested Windows Updates.
Step 7: Install the applications.
Step 8: Install the third-party hardware and software drivers.
Step 9: Restore personal files and data from backups.
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