For a complete reinstall, remove all peripherals except the keyboard and mouse (including your wireless adapter).
The correct and required install on a Dell is (1) Boot from the Windows XP, select the option to format the hard drive and then Install Windows (2) Install Dell Desktop System Software on applicable models (3) Install Intel motherboard chipset drivers (4) Install Device drivers including video, sound, ethernet, etc.
After it's installed and working correctly you can then add other peripherals such as the wireless adapater, reinstall printers and programs, etc
The chipset drivers are key to a successful install. Do not skip them and install them BEFORE an device drivers.
If you do not have the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc you can download any needed drivers for the 4400 and XP HERE
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For a complete reinstall, remove all peripherals except the keyboard and mouse (including your wireless adapter).
The correct and required install on a Dell is (1) Boot from the Windows XP, select the option to format the hard drive and then Install Windows (2) Install Dell Desktop System Software on applicable models (3) Install Intel motherboard chipset drivers (4) Install Device drivers including video, sound, ethernet, etc.
After it's installed and working correctly you can then add other peripherals such as the wireless adapater, reinstall printers and programs, etc
The chipset drivers are key to a successful install. Do not skip them and install them BEFORE an device drivers.
If you do not have the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc you can download any needed drivers for the 4400 and XP HERE