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May 17th, 2009 04:00
How to reinstall Windows XP on an Inspiron 9300
I need to re-install Windows XP from the recovery disks. Is there a 'How to" on this site. I have tried to find it using the search and google, but if it exists it's beyond me.
I have an Inspiron 9300. I have the recovery media.
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May 17th, 2009 12:00
This is from you user manual which you can find HERE
Using the Operating System CD
Before You Begin
If you are considering reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to correct a problem with a
newly installed driver, first try using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback. See "Using Windows XP
Device Driver Rollback" on page 75. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then
use System Restore to return your operating system to the operating state it was in before you
installed the new device driver. See "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 76.
To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items:
• Dell™ Operating System CD
• Dell Drivers and Utilities CD
NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that were installed during assembly of the computer.
Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to load any required drivers. Depending on the region from where you
ordered your computer, or whether you requested the CDs, the Drivers and Utilities CD and Operating
System CD may not ship with your system.
Reinstalling Windows XP
The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to complete. After you reinstall the operating
system, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software.
NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for reinstalling Windows XP. The options can
overwrite files and possibly affect programs installed on your hard drive. Therefore, do not reinstall
Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to do so.
1 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.
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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 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.