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NOTICE:
Save and close all open files and close all open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is
complete.
5.  Click Next.
The Restoration Complete screen appears after System Restore completes collecting data, and then the computer automatically restarts.
 After the computer restarts, click OK.
To change the restore point, you can either repeat the steps using a different restore point, or you can undo the restoration.

Undoing the Last System Restore

NOTICE:
Before undoing the last system restore, save and close all open files and close all open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or
programs until the system restoration is complete.
1.  Click the Start button, point to All Programs—> Accessories—> System Tools, and then click System Restore.
2.  Select Undo my last restoration and click Next.
NOTICE:
Save and close all open files and close all open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is
complete.
3.  Click Next.
 The System Restore screen appears, and then the computer automatically restarts.
4.  After the computer restarts, click OK.

Reinstalling Windows XP

Before reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to correct a problem, try correcting the problem by performing a Windows XP
NOTICE:
The Operating System CD provides options for reinstalling your Windows XP 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.
NOTICE:
To prevent conflicts with Windows XP, you must disable any virus protection software installed on your computer before you reinstall Windows
XP.
1.  Insert the Operating System CD into the CD or DVD drive.
Close any program or utility that may start to run after you insert the CD into the drive.
HINT:
The CD that you need to place in your CD or DVD drive is titled Operating System.
2.
 Turn off the
computer, and then turn the computer on again.
3.  When the blue DELL™ logo appears, press <F12> immediately. 
If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Then shut down the
computer and try again.
4.  Use the arrow keys to select the CD-ROM option, and then press <Enter>.
5.  When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press <Enter> to select To set up Windows now.
6.  Read the information in the License Agreement window, and then press <F8> on your keyboard to agree with the license information.
7.  If your computer already has Windows XP installed and you want to recover your current Windows XP data, type r to select the repair option, and then
go to step 15.
If you want to install a new copy of Windows XP, press <Esc> to select the fresh copy option, and then press <Enter> on the next screen to select the
highlighted partition (recommended). Then follow the instructions on the screen.
The Windows XP Setup screen appears and Windows XP begins to copy files and install the devices. The computer automatically restarts multiple times
before it requires additional input.
8.  When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click the green arrow icon at the bottom of the screen to continue. Follow the on-screen directions to
finish.
9.  When the Regional Settings screen appears, select the settings for your locale, and then click Next.
10.  Enter your name and organization in the Personalize Your Software screen, and then click Next.
11.  If you are reinstalling Windows XP Home Edition, enter a name for your computer when the Computer Name window appears, and then click Next.
If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional, enter a name for your computer and a password when the Computer Name and Administrator
Password window appears, and then click Next.
12.  If you have a modem installed and the Modem Dialing Information screen appears, enter the requested information, and then click Next.
13.  Enter the date, time, and time zone in the Date and Time Settings window, and then click Next.
System
Restore.