Dell Inspiron 1410 Setup Manual

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29Restoring Your Operating SystemReinstalling Windows VistaThe reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hoursto complete. After you reinstall the operatingsystem, you must also reinstall the devicedrivers, virus protection program, and othersoftware.Save and close any open files and exit any1.open programs.Insert the2.Operating System disc.Click3. Exit if the Install Windows messageappears.Restart the computer.4.When the DELL logo appears, press 5.immediately.NOTE: If you wait too long and theoperating system logo appears, continue towait until you see the Microsoft ® Windows ®desktop; then, shut down your computerand try again.NOTE: The next steps change the bootsequence for one time only. On the nextstart-up, the computer boots according tothe devices specified in the system setupprogram.When the boot device list appears, highlight6.CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press .Press any key to7. Boot from CD-ROM.Follow the instructions on the screen tocomplete the installation.