Reinstall Windows XP on Dell Desktop (Updated)

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 License 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

If you have a question, please make a post at the Geeks on PC Forum (geeksonpc.com)

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[samikhoury83]

i lost the operating system CD the original one from Dell.

i was trying to install the Windows XP that i got with my Acer laptop but it is not working.

can someone help please ?

[enfotoad]

@samikhoury83 You will need to contact Dell and see if they can send you another disk. There may be a fee... I don't really see any other way for you to solve the issue.

[amcheung10]

@enfotoad I've tried each option and the disc doesn't boot

[enfotoad]

@amcheung10 Then it looks like your system might have a different process from the Dell I am using. You will probably have to change the boot order in the BIOS so that the CD is the first choice to boot from. Look online for a guided tutorial on how to change the boot order for your Dell or contact Dell and they should be able to help you with the process.

[rosspaz1999]

i reformat my husband's dell laptop after all the procedure done when th windows xp diplayed i checked the network connections the LAN does not appear what will i do?

[enfotoad]

@rosspaz1999 You will need your network card's driver. Luckily Dell stores all your drivers online on their support and driver website. Once your at that site select your machine's information. Then you should a list of computer parts and other stuff. Find something with a title of Networking, Lan, (something along those lines). Then download the newest driver(s) and install then restart and see if it works.

[DoesntMatter3]

thanks

[XePoZuRev18]

I press fF12 when it reboots, and then I click on option 4. Then it says strike F1 to retry boot, F2 for setup utility. I'm using Dimension 2400.

[ANANT7113]

hey how to download xp driver for dell vostro 200 ???

[majorleaguetv956]

thankyou



[superfanman11]

i am watching this vid with that same monitor cool

[trillz20]

What drivers do i need to fix audio

[ordazel]

YOU ROCK !!!! BEST SIMPLE TUTORIAL !!



[RatedPGSweetie]

dude mine keep saying failure

[dakhidim]

Thanks for this video it truly helped me ALOT!!!!!! Thank you very much!

[TheBubbleboy456]

I have Ubuntu running and I have a Dell desktop and a Dell Windows Vista CD without the original product key! Can someone help! P.S. I got it from someone else because they sold their Dell so I can't get the product key. P.S.S. Will it ask me for it if it is a re-installation CD?