If you're not sure, choose Typical settings. Select Next. The Workgroup or Computer Domain window will appear next with two options for you to choose from— No, this computer is not on a network, or is on a network without a domain.
If you're installing Windows XP on a single computer or a computer on a home network, chances are the correct option to choose is No, this computer is not on a network, or is on a network without a domain. If you're on a network, enter the workgroup name of that network here. Otherwise, feel free to leave the default workgroup name and continue. If you're installing Windows in a corporate environment, you may need to choose the Yes, make this computer a member of the following domain option and enter a domain name but check with your system administrator first.
If you're not sure, choose No, this computer is not on a network, or is on a network without a domain. The Windows XP installation will now finalize. After the Windows XP startup splash screen appeared in the last step, a window titled Display Settings will appear. Choose OK to allow Windows to automatically adjust the screen resolution. The next window is titled Monitor Settings and is asking for confirmation that you can read the text on the screen.
This will tell Windows that the automatic resolution changes it made in the previous step were successful. If you can clearly read the text in the window, select OK. If you can not read the text on the screen, the screen is garbled or not clear, choose Cancel if you are able. If you can't see the Cancel button, don't worry. The screen will automatically revert to the previous setting in 20 seconds.
The Welcome to Microsoft Windows screen appears next, informing you that the next few minutes will be spent setting up your computer.
The Checking your Internet connectivity screen appears next, informing you that Windows is checking to see if your computer is connected to the internet. If you'd like to skip this step, choose Skip. In this step, Windows XP wants to know whether your computer connects to the Internet through a network or if it connects to the Internet directly.
If you have a broadband connection, like DSL or a cable or fiber connection, and are using a router or if you're on another type of home or business network then choose Yes, this computer will connect through a local area network or home network. If your computer connects directly to the internet via a modem dial-up or broadband , choose No, this computer will connect directly to the Internet. Windows XP will see most modern Internet connection setups, even those involving only a single PC, as on a network so the first option is probably the most likely choice for most users.
If you're really not sure though, choose No, this computer will connect directly to the Internet or select Skip. After making a choice, choose Next. Registration with Microsoft is optional, but if you'd like to do that now, choose Yes, I'd like to register with Microsoft now , select Next and follow the instructions to register.
Otherwise, choose No, not at this time and select Next. In this step, setup wants to know the names of the users who will use Windows XP so it can set up individual accounts for each user. You must enter at least one name but can enter up to 5 here.
More users can be entered from within Windows after installation is complete. After entering the account name s , choose Next to continue. We're almost there! All of the necessary files are installed and all of the necessary settings are configured. Select Finish to proceed to Windows XP. Windows XP is now loading for the first time.
This may take a minute or two depending on your computer's speed. This completes the final step of the Windows XP clean installation! The first step after a clean install of XP is to proceed to Windows Update to install all of the latest updates and fixes from Microsoft. This is a very important step to ensure that your new Windows installation is secure and up to date.
A Windows XP Repair Install is the better way to go if you want to keep your files and programs intact. Typically you'll want to try to solve your problem that way prior to trying a clean install.
Actively scan device characteristics for identification. If you do not have a list of PC components and a sound of PC doesn't work right now, then you need the program SlimDrivers or finding drivers by vendor.
Windows XP installation is made with formatting of hard drive, which guarantees reliable operation of your PC. Nero: run Nero , then click Backup - Burn Image to disc 2. BIOS Amibios for notebooks. In the opened window, select First Boot Device , press Enter. In the opened window, select Second Boot Device , press Enter. Attention - The CD must be inserted. Read the license, then press F8.
After the disk has made its check you should see a screen like the one in the first picture on this page. You will want to press Enter because you are planning on installing Windows XP on your system. If you realize that you have data on your hard drive and need to back it up, now would be the time to press F3 and exit the installation program to back it up.
On this page, you can take the time to read through the agreement, but it is just saying that you will not be breaking any laws using this product.
I personally just hit F8 to agree and move on to the next step in the installation. After pressing F8, you will come to the beginning of the Windows XP setup. On this page, you will want to press the Esc key on the keyboard. This will tell the program not to try and repair the current installation.
The next step in installing Windows XP is to delet the old partition on your hard drive. You will see a screen similar to the one in the first picture of this page. You will want to scroll over the C: partition that is current on your hard drive. The next thing you will need to do is click the D key. This will tell the program that you want to Delete the current partition. After you click the D key, you will see a screen like the one in the second picture.
On this screen you will want to press the L key to confirm the deletion of the partition of the hard drive. Now that you have deleted the old partition, you will need to be sure that partition is selected and press the Enter key.
This will tell the program that you want to install Windows XP on that partition. In this step, you will want to choose whether you want to have system do a quick installation or a standard installation. For the purposes of this set of instructions, I have chosen to do a standard installation. After choosing your method of installation, you will want to press the Enter key to continue to the installation. This step will probably be the longest step.
This is because you are at the mercy of the system and how fast it installs Windows XP. After you have pressed the Enter key in the last step, you will see the screen in the first picture here appear. This will mean that the program is running the installation. Over time, the progress bar will move across the screen, as shown in the second picture where the progress bar is at twenty-five percent.
After the Installation has finished placing the file system on your hard drive, you will see the program restart your computer. Do not be alarmed at this. The first screen seen in the first picture that will come up will be a screen for you to select the language and keyboard style that you wish to use for your new installation of Windows XP.
The larger software vendors e. Ask, Google, Bing microsoft pay for bundling their toolbars within the installer.
Thus the cost of the software can be made lower or distributed for free in some cases. The advanced setup allows users to disable installation of these toolbars and other programs which they don't want. For Internet Explorer 9 see:.
Note some things work better in Internet Explorer than in the other browsers e. Firefox has a variety of third party extensions. You can of course use all three and switch between them for individual tasks. Microsoft are beginning to phase out support for Windows XP and finally will ditch all support completely in That's everything done, you should have a fully functional system with peak performance.
Please leave these in the comments below. If you are experiencing any further problems, post on the correct forum ensure that you provide basic information such as what Operating System you are trying to install or have installed e.
Windows XP 32 bit and the model of the Dell e. Dell Latitude D Feedback for these wikies and your overall forum experience is welcome in the Has the Forum Helped You? Browse Community. Turn on suggestions. Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type. Showing results for. Search instead for. Did you mean:. Obsolete wiki: This wiki is updated to pdf format here Windows Reinstallation Guide and several other wikies are combined into this pdf.
Step 1. Back up your data. Step 2. Use Belarc Advisor Belarc Advisor will obtain details about your system. Step 3. Hopefully you already have the Dell XP reinstallation disc which should look like one of these: Dell are currently shipping out most of their systems without reinstallation DVDs.
Step 4. NET Framework Version 2. NET Framework Version 3. NET Framework Version 4. Download and save the files to an external hard drive.
Step 5a. Once the model is selected you need to select the correct OS: Once you have selected Windows XP look at the categories Click the category to expand it e. If you get the following error message: Press back on the browser. In the address bar check the URL.
Then press [Enter]. The page will refresh and look identical to before This time select Single-File download and it should now work. Once done press back several times to return here: Ensure it looks the same as before number of categories and number of drivers under each category , if not change the OS to BIOS and back to Windows XP. Step 5b. Look here if you are having issues with the Drivers and Downloads page also note that sometimes the Dell FTP website has drivers for additional operating Systems The Dell FTP Website has all versions of each driver released by Dell for a particular model.
Step 5c. Driver Install Order and Notes There are a couple of unofficial driver sets listed for selected laptops and desktops provided by me. Wireless Card - Under Network Not present for all Desktops but most that come with Windows Vista or later will have a wireless card included. Touchpad usually mentions Synaptics or Alps - Input Generally for laptops only. Webcam Driver found - Under Input Most desktops won't have a webcam driver or will use a dedicated Logitech or Creative webcam which can be downloaded from the perspective vendors.
Mobile Broadband Drivers - under Communications Most users don't have these but the drivers are there for users that do. The BIOs can also be updated see Step 17 for further information. Step 6. Step 7a. You should get these two screens DBAN will then begin to securely format your hard drive. Step 7b. It should look like the following: Power down your computer. Step 8. This screen also quickly flashes, you can just ignore it. When you get this screen press Enter, you do not want to repair.
This will take you to this screen. Press esc and continue with a clean install. This warning comes up but I just press c. You will get a warning, press f to continue with the format.
Select Add Select the correct one from your list. Enter the computer name and administrator password optional. Select time zone, again mines is set to the U. Wait for the setup to finish. Click okay to change the screen resolution. Select OK again. Register with Microsoft if you wish. Enter all the usernames and then select next. This takes you to the final screen of the setup. Click Finish. Step 9. Insert the USB stick and run the. Step Install the System Drivers Ensure you keep to the order listed above for best results.
Select Continue Select OK. Follow through with the setup. Usually a series of clicking next, next, finish and then rebooting. Activation You will get a prompt if you need to activate. Ensure there are no Errors in Device Manager Press the [Windows] and [Pause Break] or go to start, right click computer and click properties.
Select the hardware tab and then click on device manager. Step 13a. Step 13b. Step 13c. Step 13d. Step 14a.
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