Solving Problems 95Reinstalling Microsoft ® Windows ® XPBefore You ReinstallIf you are reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to correct aproblem with a newly installed driver, use Windows XP Device DriverRollback (see page 89) to replace the device driver with the previouslyinstalled version.If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use SystemRestore (see page 93) to return your operating system to the operating stateit was in before you installed the new device driver.Reinstalling Windows XPTo reinstall Windows XP, perform the steps in the following sections in theorder in which they are listed.The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to complete. After thereinstallation is complete, you need to reinstall the device drivers, virusprotection program, and other software.NOTICE: TheOperating System CD provides options for reinstallingWindows XP. The options can overwrite files and possibly affect programsinstalled on your hard drive. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unlessinstructed to do so by a Dell technical support representative.NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with Windows XP, disable any virus protectionsoftware installed on your computer before you reinstall Windows XP. See thedocumentation that came with the software for instructions.Preparing to Boot From the Operating System CD1 Insert the Operating System CD.2 Exit any program or utility that might run after you insert the CD.3 Shut down (see page 40) and restart the computer.4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears.If the operating system logo appears, wait until you see the Windowsdesktop, and then shut down the computer and try again.5 Use the arrow keys to select CD-ROM and press .6 When the Press any key to boot from CD message appears onthe screen, press any key.
