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Windows Clean Install
I just recently bought an xps 400 and am thinking about doing a clean install of windows from reading all the posts on bloatware. Is there anything special I need to do? Just insert the reinstall cd that I received with my system and follow directions? Any help or advice would be appreciated.
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Posted July 4th, 2006 13:00
sorry for the misplaced post. I will research it in software. thank you.274
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Posted July 5th, 2006 04:00
i had the same problem i did some research on this matter and i found that you can do these steps. but first you may want to disconnect the sytstem's modem or network cable before starting the restore process.Note: PC Backup is available on Dimension and Inspiron systems that shipped on or after Oct 18 20051. Power the computer on2. When the Dell Screen appears press and hold the key on the keyboard, press the key, then release them both at the same time. The Starting Symantec Recovery Enviroment screen appears..NOTE: Press the keys one time only. If you press more than once a keyboard error occurs and the process has to be initiated again.3. Once the End User License Agreement appears , click the Accept button or press the key to indicate your accpetance of the End User License Agreement. The Systemic Recovery Disk window appears.4. Click the Recover my computer to original dell configuration button or press until Recover My computer to original dell configeration is highlighted and pressThe Recover My Computer Wizard dialog box appears5. Click yes or press the key and press A second Recovery My Computer Wizard dialog box appears.6. Click yes or press key and press to start the recovery process. The Ghost 32 8.2 window appears. Once the process is begun it usually takes only 8 to 10 minutes to complete.when the restore is complete the system restartsYour software is now as it was when you first recieved your computerNote: After the operating system has been restored it is important that you run Windows Update as soon as possible to bring the system to the latest level of security...One more note if you are using DSL as your internet provider you may want to get your IP information you can retrieve that by going to start control panel network connections then click on your right click on net work connection icon the nclick on properties on mine i had to click on internet protocol (TCP/IP) then click on properties that is where you will find your neccessary numbers make a written copy of those numbers if you use dial up make sure you have the output and input smtp address to set it up..This information was also found under the dell supportone more note not only should you have your network cable and modem cables disconnected make sure your printers scanners external drives and third party devices disconnected before you beging this processI hope this helps you in this matter when you do this you dont loose any of your drivers or utilities okay ...274
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Posted July 5th, 2006 22:00
whitetail
A good detailed reply, but nfnte is actually taking about a clean install or reinstalling WXP & not restore PC (which reinstates unwanted original software installed by DELL)
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Posted July 4th, 2006 11:00
Your post may be moved, suggest you post question to (or meanwhile read) relevant board, that is, Software - Windows XP for questions about WXP SP2 clean/reinstall or restore etc., etc… There are thousands of posts & replies from experts such as Denny Denham.
In short, you will require WXP SP2 reinstallation (green) CD & XPS resource (blue) CD to restore drivers & utilities (or download from Dell site & burn to CD before you start). Final requirement will be confidence in what you are doing, not wishing to dent that, but there are numerous problem posts as a result of botched reinstall. Suggest you research subject & procedures carefully before launching into it, good luck.