Resolving software and hardware incompatibilities, Microsoft® windows® xp – Dell OptiPlex 170L User Manual
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remove the CD.
4.
If you want to install a new copy of Windows XP, press <Esc> to select that option.
5.
Press <Enter> to select the highlighted partition (recommended), and then follow the instructions on the screen.
The Windows XP Setup screen appears, and the operating system begins to copy files and install the devices. The computer automatically restarts
multiple times.
6.
When the Regional and Language Options screen appears, select the settings for your location, and then click Next.
7.
Enter your name and organization (optional) in the Personalize Your Software screen and click Next.
8.
At the Computer Name and Administrator Password window, enter a name for your computer (or accept the one provided) and a password, and then
click Next.
9.
If the Modem Dialing Information screen appears, enter the requested information and click Next.
10.
Enter the date, time, and time zone in the Date and Time Settings window and click Next.
11.
If the Networking Settings screen appears, click Typical and click Next.
12.
If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you are prompted to provide further information regarding your network configuration, enter your
selections. If you are unsure of your settings, accept the default selections.
Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. The computer automatically restarts.
13.
When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next.
14.
When the How will this computer connect to the Internet? message appears, click Skip.
15.
When the Ready to register with Microsoft? screen appears, select No, not at this time and click Next.
16.
When the Who will use this computer? screen appears, you can enter up to five users. Click Next.
17.
Click Finish to complete the setup, and remove the CD.
18.
Reinstall the appropriate drivers using the Drivers and Utilities CD.
19.
Reinstall your virus protection software.
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Microsoft® Windows® XP
Windows XP IRQ conflicts occur if a device either is not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured.
To check for conflicts on a computer running Windows XP:
1.
Click the Start button and click Control Panel.
2.
Click Performance and Maintenance and click System.
3.
Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager.
4.
In the Device Manager list, check for conflicts with the other devices.
Conflicts are indicated by a yellow exclamation point (!) beside the conflicting device or a red X if the device has been disabled.
5.
Double-click any conflict to display the Properties window.
If an IRQ conflict exists, the Device status area in the Properties window reports the cards or devices that share the device's IRQ.
NOTE:
The time required to complete the setup depends on the size of the hard drive and the speed of your computer.
NOTICE:
Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any key to boot from the CD.
NOTICE:
Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any key to boot from the CD.