Dell Inspiron 2500 Factory Service Manual

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Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® : Dell Inspiron 2500 SystemsBack to Contents PageReinstalling Microsoft® Windows®Dell™ Inspiron™ 2500 SystemsReinstalling Windows MeReinstalling Windows 2000Reenabling Hibernate Mode SupportHINT: For more information on using the operating system installed on your computer by Dell,see the operating system documentation that came with your computer. You can also accesssystem tools and documentation from http://support.dell.com by entering your service tag orExpress Service Code and then clicking Go!.Reinstalling Windows MeNOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for reinstalling your Windows MillenniumEdition (Me) operating system. The options can potentially overwrite files installed by Dell andpossibly affect programs installed on your hard drive. Therefore, Dell does not recommend thatyou reinstall your operating system unless instructed to do so by a Dell technical supportrepresentative.NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with Windows Me, you must disable any virus protection softwareinstalled on your computer before you reinstall Windows.1. Turn on the computer, and enter the system setup program as directed by a Dell technicalsupport representative.2. In the system setup program Boot menu, change the boot sequence so that the CD or DVDdrive boots first as directed by a Dell technical support representative. Then place the OperatingSystem CD in the CD or DVD drive and close the drive tray.3. Exit the system setup program.4. At the Welcome window, click OK.5. Double-click Refresh Windows OS.6. Click OK.7. Click OK again.8. Remove the Operating System CD from the CD or DVD drive, and click OK to restart yourcomputer.file:///I|/SERVICE%20MANUALS/DELL%20MANUALS/LA...ecked%20ok/Inspiron/2500/2500%20SM/windows.htm (1 of 4)6/21/2004 12:45:30 AM