HI,
I have mentioned step by step procedure for reinstalling windows. But the first step is to boot into your BIOS and then change the first BOOT device to CD-ROM.
To go into your BIOS restart your computer and when you see the blue DELL logo press 'DEL' key. You will see the system setup screen and you can go to BOOT sequence to change the first boot device to CD-ROM.
After you have prepared your system for the installation process, you are ready to proceed with the installation. Perform the following steps:
Insert the CD labeled Operating System Reinstallation CD Microsoft Windows XP into the CD or DVD drive.
Restart the computer.
The following message appears: Press any key to boot from the CD.
Press the 'Spacebar' to boot to the Windows XP CD.
The Windows XP Setup screen appears.
Press the 'Enter' key to setup Windows.
The Windows XP Licensing Agreement screen appears.
Press the 'F8' key to accept the license agreement.
The partitioning screen appears.
If the hard drive is already partitioned (this is most common), press the 'Enter' key to continue.
If the hard drive partitions are not listed or detected, you will need to create a partition on the hard drive. Press the 'C' key and then follow the on-screen prompts to create a partition. If you are unsure which settings to select, you may want to use the default selections that are displayed.
If your hard drive already contains a copy of a Windows operating system, a Caution screen appears. Press the 'C'key to continue.
The format options screen appears.
You have several options to select from to format your hard drive:
Format the partition using the NTFS file system (Quick)
Format the partition using the FAT file system (Quick)
Format the partition using the NTFS file system
Format the partition using the FAT file system
Leave the current file system in place (no changes)
Dell recommends that you select the first option, Format the partition using the NTFS file system (Quick).
NOTICE: Performing the following steps will lead to the loss of all data on the hard drive. Please ensure that all necessary backups have been created prior to proceeding.
Press the 'Down Arrow' key to select the option that you want and then press the 'Enter' key.
The Caution screen appears if you select to format the hard drive.
Press the 'F' key to format the hard drive.
The setup program will now copy files to your system. This will take several minutes, please wait. After the files have been copied, a message appears and notifies you that the computer will be restarted.
Press the 'Enter' key to restart the computer or a timer will count down and restart the computer automatically.
When the computer restarts, the following message appears: Press any key to boot from the CD.
NOTE: Do not press any keys when this message appears and allow the operating system to load.
The Windows XP Setup window appears. Many devices will be detected during this process. This will take several minutes, please wait. Once this process is completed, the Regional and Language Options window appears.
Click Next.
The Personalize Your Software window appears.
In the Name: field, type your name. Optionally, you may type your organization's name into the Organization: field.
Click Next.
If you are installing Windows XP Home Edition: The What's your computer's name window appears.
If you are installing Windows XP Professional: The Computer Name and Administrator Password window appears.
If you are installing Windows XP Home Edition, click Next to accept the default selection.
If you are installing Windows XP Professional, type a name for this computer in the Computer Name: field (or you may accept the default). Type a password in the Administrator Password: field and then type the same password in the Confirm Password: field. Click Next to continue.
NOTE: If you have a modem installed in your computer, you may be prompted to type the area code for your location.
The Date and Time Settings window appears.
Click to select the appropriate time zone for your location from the Time Zone field and then click Next.
Depending upon your network configuration, you may be prompted for additional information regarding your network card (such as the domain name and workgroup name). If you are unsure of these settings, contact your Network Administrator or accept the default selections.
After all hardware has been detected and the files have been copied to the hard drive, the system will restart. When the computer restarts, the following message appears: Press any key to boot from the CD.
NOTE: Do not press any keys when this message appears and allow the operating system to load.
Once the Desktop appears, eject the Windows XP from the CD or DVD drive.
You may be prompted for user information.
Type the name of any additional users that will be using the computer and then click Next to continue.
BBlackie
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March 23rd, 2004 15:00
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http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.witty.worm.html
Masterofall
13 Posts
0
March 24th, 2004 01:00
I have mentioned step by step procedure for reinstalling windows. But the first step is to boot into your BIOS and then change the first BOOT device to CD-ROM.
To go into your BIOS restart your computer and when you see the blue DELL logo press 'DEL' key. You will see the system setup screen and you can go to BOOT sequence to change the first boot device to CD-ROM.
After you have prepared your system for the installation process, you are ready to proceed with the installation. Perform the following steps:
Insert the CD labeled Operating System Reinstallation CD Microsoft Windows XP into the CD or DVD drive.
Restart the computer.
The following message appears: Press any key to boot from the CD.
Press the 'Spacebar' to boot to the Windows XP CD.
The Windows XP Setup screen appears.
Press the 'Enter' key to setup Windows.
The Windows XP Licensing Agreement screen appears.
Press the 'F8' key to accept the license agreement.
The partitioning screen appears.
If the hard drive is already partitioned (this is most common), press the 'Enter' key to continue.
If the hard drive partitions are not listed or detected, you will need to create a partition on the hard drive. Press the 'C' key and then follow the on-screen prompts to create a partition. If you are unsure which settings to select, you may want to use the default selections that are displayed.
If your hard drive already contains a copy of a Windows operating system, a Caution screen appears. Press the 'C'key to continue.
The format options screen appears.
You have several options to select from to format your hard drive:
Format the partition using the NTFS file system (Quick)
Format the partition using the FAT file system (Quick)
Format the partition using the NTFS file system
Format the partition using the FAT file system
Leave the current file system in place (no changes)
Dell recommends that you select the first option, Format the partition using the NTFS file system (Quick).
NOTICE: Performing the following steps will lead to the loss of all data on the hard drive. Please ensure that all necessary backups have been created prior to proceeding.
Press the 'Down Arrow' key to select the option that you want and then press the 'Enter' key.
The Caution screen appears if you select to format the hard drive.
Press the 'F' key to format the hard drive.
The setup program will now copy files to your system. This will take several minutes, please wait. After the files have been copied, a message appears and notifies you that the computer will be restarted.
Press the 'Enter' key to restart the computer or a timer will count down and restart the computer automatically.
When the computer restarts, the following message appears: Press any key to boot from the CD.
NOTE: Do not press any keys when this message appears and allow the operating system to load.
The Windows XP Setup window appears. Many devices will be detected during this process. This will take several minutes, please wait. Once this process is completed, the Regional and Language Options window appears.
Click Next.
The Personalize Your Software window appears.
In the Name: field, type your name. Optionally, you may type your organization's name into the Organization: field.
Click Next.
If you are installing Windows XP Home Edition: The What's your computer's name window appears.
If you are installing Windows XP Professional: The Computer Name and Administrator Password window appears.
If you are installing Windows XP Home Edition, click Next to accept the default selection.
If you are installing Windows XP Professional, type a name for this computer in the Computer Name: field (or you may accept the default). Type a password in the Administrator Password: field and then type the same password in the Confirm Password: field. Click Next to continue.
NOTE: If you have a modem installed in your computer, you may be prompted to type the area code for your location.
The Date and Time Settings window appears.
Click to select the appropriate time zone for your location from the Time Zone field and then click Next.
Depending upon your network configuration, you may be prompted for additional information regarding your network card (such as the domain name and workgroup name). If you are unsure of these settings, contact your Network Administrator or accept the default selections.
After all hardware has been detected and the files have been copied to the hard drive, the system will restart. When the computer restarts, the following message appears: Press any key to boot from the CD.
NOTE: Do not press any keys when this message appears and allow the operating system to load.
Once the Desktop appears, eject the Windows XP from the CD or DVD drive.
You may be prompted for user information.
Type the name of any additional users that will be using the computer and then click Next to continue.