Dell Vostro 1000 (Mid 2007) - Manual (Page 18)

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Finding Information
• How to reinstall my operating system Operating System Media
The operating system is already installed
on your computer. To reinstall your
operating system, use one of the following
methods:
• Microsoft Windows System Restore —
Microsoft Windows System Restore
returns your computer to an earlier
operating state without affecting data
files.
• Dell PC Restore — Dell PC Restore
returns your computer to its original
operating state. Dell PC Restore may not
ship with your computer.
• Operating System media — If you
received an Operating System media
with your computer, you can use it to
restore your operating system.
For more information, see "Restoring Your
Microsoft
®
Windows Vista
®
Operating
System" on page 148 or "Restoring Your
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP Operating
System" on page 153.
After you reinstall your operating system,
use the
Drivers and Utilities media (see
"Drivers" on page 143) to reinstall drivers
for the devices that came with your
computer.
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