Dell Dimension 8300 Series User Manual

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Contents

68 Advanced Troubleshootingw w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 8 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Home Edition, at the What's your computer's namewindow, 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 andAdministrator Password window, enter a name for your computer (or accept the oneprovided) and a password, and click Next.9 If the Modem Dialing Information screen appears, enter the requested informationand click Next.10 Enter the date, time, and time zone in the Date and Time Settings window, andclick 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 providefurther information regarding your network configuration, enter your selections. If youare 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 toboot from the CD.13 When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next.14 When the How will this computer connect to the Internet? messageappears, click Skip.15 When the Ready to register with Microsoft? screen appears, select No, not at thistime 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, youneed the Product Key number located on the back of the Microsoft Office or Microsoft WorksSuite CD sleeve.