Please use the Updated version of this movie it will be easier.
Reinstall Windows on Dell Desktop
You will need Dell Reinstallation Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
1.Turn on computer and press F12
2.Use arrow keys to go down to the 4. IDE CD-ROM option and press OK
3.Press any key when prompted
4.Allow Windows to load its setup
5.Press Enter on the screen that appears after loading
6.Press F8 to Agree with the Licsense Agreement
7.Select the partitioned drive and press "d" followed by "Enter" and then "L"
8.Select the unpartitioned drive and click "Enter"
9.Highlight the NTFS (Quick) option and hit "Enter"
10.Allow Windows to partition drive...
11.Once done press enter to restart the computer
12.When asked to boot from disk do not click anything
13.Windows will then load up and install itself
14.On the XP Setup click Next followed by your name and then the time and date
15.Windows will then go back to installing Windows (It will take 20 -30 minutes so go do something else)
16.Remove disk before the PC restarts
17.The computer will now boot up!!!
You will now want to go to Dells Support Website: http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/index.aspx and download all the
drivers for the hardware so your resolution, sound, and other devices can work.
Don't forget to download Service Pack 2: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/default.mspx
Please don't forget about the drivers. Your internet, graphics, and other things may not work until you download the drivers.
Please make a post at the Geeks on PC Forum if you have any questions (geeksonpc.com).
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