Dell Latitude ATG E6400 Setup And Quick Reference Manual

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44 Reinstalling SoftwareFILE LOCATION: S:\systems\Roush ATG\QRG\A00\EN\source\software.fmD E L L C O N F I D E N T I A L – P R E L I M I N A R Y 2 / 1 0 / 0 8 - F O R P R O O F O N LYNOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continueto wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down yourcomputer and try again.NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. On thenext start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in thesystem setup program.5 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive,and then press .6 Press any key to Boot from CD-ROM.7 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.NOTE: You cannot reinstall Dell MediaDirect if you voluntarily reformat the harddrive. You need the installation software to reinstall Dell MediaDirect. See"Contacting Dell" on page 81.Restoring the Windows XP Operating SystemSystem Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state withoutaffecting data files. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring youroperating system and preserving data files.• Dell PC Restore by Symantec returns your hard drive to the operating stateit was in when you purchased the computer. It permanently deletes all dataon the hard drive and removes any programs installed after you receivedthe computer. Use Dell PC Restore only if System Restore did not resolveyour operating system problem.• If you received an Operating System disc with your computer, you can useit to restore your operating system. However, using the Operating Systemdisc also deletes all data on the hard drive. Use the disc only if SystemRestore did not resolve your operating system problem.Using Microsoft Windows System Restore (Windows XP)The Windows operating system provides System Restore to allow you toreturn your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting datafiles) if changes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have leftthe computer in an undesirable operating state. See the Windows Help andSupport Center for information on using System Restore.