Service manual

Reinstalling the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System: Dell Inspiron 4150
the screen to continue. Then follow the instructions on the screen to finish the installation.
9. When the Regional Settings screen appears, select the settings for your locale, and then click
Next.
10. Enter your name and organization in the Personalize Your Software screen, and then click
Next.
11. If you are reinstalling Windows XP Home Edition, enter a name for your computer when the
Computer Name window appears, and then click Next.
If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional, enter a name for your computer and a password
when the Computer Name and Administrator Password window appears, and then click Next.
12. If you have a modem installed, the Modem Dialing Information screen appears. Enter the
requested information and click Next.
13. Enter the date, time, and time zone in the Date and Time Settings window and click Next.
14. If your computer has a network adapter, select the appropriate network settings. If your
computer does not have a network adapter, you do not see this option.
Windows XP begins to install its components and configure the computer. The computer
automatically restarts.
15. When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click the green arrow icon at the bottom of
the screen to continue. Then follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
16. Remove the CD from the drive.
17. Reinstall the appropriate drivers.
18. Reinstall your virus protection software.
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