Dell latitude X1 User Manual

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If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically disabled. To see if System Restore isenabled:1. Click the Start button and click Control Panel.2. Click Performance and Maintenance.3. Click System.4. Click the System Restore tab.5. Ensure that Turn off System Restore is unchecked.Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPBefore You BeginIf you are considering reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows XP Device DriverRollback. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your operating system to the operating state it was inbefore you installed the new device driver.To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items:l Dell™ Operating System CDl Dell Drivers and Utilities CDReinstalling Windows XPTo reinstall Windows XP, perform all the steps in the following sections in the order in which they are listed.The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to complete. After you reinstall the operating system, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virusprotection program, and other software.Booting From the Operating System CD1. Save and close any open files and exit any open programs.2. Insert the Operating System CD. Click Exit if the Install Windows XP message appears.3. Restart the computer.4. Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears.If the operating system logo appears, wait until you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again.5. Press the arrow keys to select CD-ROM, and press .6. When the Press any key to boot from CD message appears, press any key.Windows XP SetupNOTICE: You must use Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) or later when you reinstall Windows XP.NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on your primary hard drive. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primaryhard drive is the first drive detected by the computer.NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that were installed during assembly of the computer. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to load anyrequired drivers.NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for reinstalling Windows XP. The options can overwrite files and possibly affect programs installedon your hard drive. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to do so.NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with Windows XP, disable any virus protection software installed on your computer before you reinstall Windows XP. Seethe documentation that came with the software for instructions.Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals