Reinstall Windows XP on Dell Desktop
April 82010
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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April 8th, 2010 at 5:28 am
hey, on my computer …
hey, on my computer it says to insert boot disk. where can i find a boot disk. i sent you a video response showing what happens, hope you can help me
April 8th, 2010 at 5:28 am
Thanks
Thanks
April 8th, 2010 at 5:28 am
@maevb2009 if you …
@maevb2009 if you dont have a disk try hitting the f10 key and if pcangel comes up you can refformat and fresh install without the cd.
April 8th, 2010 at 5:28 am
@kpskate55 if f2 …
@kpskate55 if f2 key doesnt get you to the bios screen, try del key and put your cdrom to first boot device. you may have to press the key a few times to enter bios
April 8th, 2010 at 5:28 am
thanks!
thanks!
April 8th, 2010 at 5:28 am
i hate dell …
i hate dell computers
April 8th, 2010 at 5:28 am
will they give it …
will they give it to me for free, even though my warranty expired?
April 8th, 2010 at 5:28 am
i have a blank …
i have a blank screen and a white dash in the corner….. will reinstalling that fix it?
April 8th, 2010 at 5:28 am
when I go to boot …
when I go to boot it i get strke f1 key to retry boot, f2 for setup utility?
April 8th, 2010 at 5:28 am
okay thnx foor your …
okay thnx foor your advise ill try
April 8th, 2010 at 5:28 am
@dstar0007 I would …
@dstar0007 I would call HP support or use their online live support. They will give you a link to a webpage where you can buy a CD. I believe the CDs are around $25. If you plan on keeping your laptop for a while, I strongly suggest making the investment.
April 8th, 2010 at 5:28 am
i have Hp not deel …
i have Hp not deel and its petium 4 windows xp pro and it says i need a new window or hardware so that means i have to reboot my computer but to get cd where do i have to go and how much is the dis for?
April 8th, 2010 at 5:28 am
If you don’t have a …
If you don’t have a disk then try contacting dell support. They should be able to send you a new CD.
April 8th, 2010 at 5:28 am
what if you don’t …
what if you don’t have the disc there is any other option??????????????
my dell desktop has and error, it say star windows safe mode, safe mode w/networking etc,
PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HELP ME THIS DRIVE ME CRAZY
April 8th, 2010 at 5:28 am
Thanks, i was able …
Thanks, i was able to get it fixed by download an “optional” driver
April 8th, 2010 at 5:28 am
Do the ones that …
Do the ones that are listed as urgent and recommended first and if those don’t work then try the optional ones.
April 8th, 2010 at 5:28 am
After re-installing …
After re-installing WinXp on my dell laptop (inspiron e1405), the display is blurry along with the text and images. This happens everywhere, desktop and any window. It’s not the screen resolution because it’s set to max.. I already installed the neccessary drivers from the dell site, but does anyone know if there is a specific one i need that will fix this problem?
April 8th, 2010 at 5:28 am
you should be able …
you should be able to contact dell and have them ship you another one after filling out a form or two.
April 8th, 2010 at 5:28 am
I have never seen …
I have never seen this before. You may want to post it on Dell’s forums.
April 8th, 2010 at 5:28 am
Could you tell me …
Could you tell me what the error says?
April 8th, 2010 at 5:28 am
how come it didnt …
how come it didnt say home edition when i booted home edittion i even did professional but when it boots up i doesnt say professional either u must have different disk
April 8th, 2010 at 5:28 am
I recommend NTFS
I recommend NTFS
April 8th, 2010 at 5:28 am
should i choose …
should i choose the ntfs or the fat
April 8th, 2010 at 5:28 am
The disk I need is …
The disk I need is the free one (red-blue etc )which comes with the laptop,they dont have a coa…its on the laptop. The re-install disk. Cant even find a “good” torrent.
April 8th, 2010 at 5:28 am
Make sure that if …
Make sure that if you buy it from someone, they haven’t unboxed it or used the license key.