Then double click the file and run it as an administrator. Don't touch the computer until the BIOS update is complete. It should automatically log you off, update the BIOs and restart the computer. Don't power down the computer during the BIOs update as this will ensure your system is rendered completely useless.
Ensure both the battery is at full charge and the AC adaptor is plugged in when updating the BIOs on a laptop. This will give you a taskbar on each monitor completing your Windows experience. Note you get a 30 day free trial of each product; for the Actual Multiple Monitors after 30 days this will revert to the free version its worth having around.
The professional version is of course better and I recommend using it or Actual Windows Manager. See here for a comparison between the professional and free version. I wrote a small wiki on their software here it needs updated however. For more software recommendations look to the bottom of my Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office Downloads wiki.
When you can select the advanced setup. 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.
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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. Step 14b. Step 14c. Step 14d. Copy old files Copy the files from your external hard drive backup to my documents, my pictures and my videos.
You will now install Microsoft Update, select close when done. The updates will download and install, you will be prompted to restart your computer. Close any open programs and select restart now.
The computer will restart. A01, A02, The higher the number the later the revision. Note you get a 30 day free trial of each product; for the Actual Multiple Monitors after 30 days this will revert to the free version its worth having around The professional version is of course better and I recommend using it or Actual Windows Manager.
Install other Software For more software recommendations look to the bottom of my Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office Downloads wiki. Use Your computer That's everything done, you should have a fully functional system with peak performance. Version history. Last update:. Updated by:. Ignore it and allow the computer to continue booting from the hard drive. You will see the Windows logo as the Setup program loads. Wait for the installation to proceed.
After the Windows logo goes away, you will see a list of steps remaining on the left side of the screen, and tips for using windows on the right. The time remaining for the installation will be displayed below the list of steps remaining. It is normal for the screen to flicker, turn on and off, or resize during this process. Choose your language and region settings. During the installation process a dialog window will appear, asking you to choose your Regional settings. Select appropriate settings native to your area.
Click the Next button when that is completed. Enter your full name if you want. Enter your Product Key. You will not be able to complete the installation process without a valid Product Key.
Click "Next" to continue. Some versions of Windows will not ask for the Product Key until installation is complete. This will be the name that represents the computer on a network. Windows sets a default name, but you can change it if you would like. You can also set a password for the Administrator account. This is optional, but recommended for public computers. Select your time zone. Choose your network settings. If you are installing Windows XP in a corporate or academic environment, check with the system administrator, though Typical Settings will most likely work.
You can typically leave the workgroup name set to default. Wait for the installation to finalize. This will only take a few minutes, and the computer will reboot when it is finished installing. Once the computer reboots, you will be taken to the Windows XP desktop. At this point, installation is complete, though there are a few things left to do before Windows is completely usable..
Part 3. Set your display preferences. Once Windows loads, you will be told that Windows will automatically configure your display. Click OK to start the configuration. Your screen will flash a couple times, and then you will be asked if you can read the box that appears.
Set your connection preferences. If your computer is connected to the internet, select your connection type. Press Next to continue. Activate your copy of Windows. If connected to the Internet, Select "Activate Now. Create Users. After the Activation Process, a window will appear allowing you to select the users for the computer. Enter your name, and the names of others who will be using the machine.
Start using Windows. You will now be looking at the default Windows XP Desktop. Install an antivirus program if you are connected to the internet. On the Choose Drive option, you should see your other drives. You can format them or erase their partitions so you can install Windows to those. Not Helpful 1 Helpful 8.
Yes, you can, if you have the install disk or a bootable flash drive for Windows XP. Not Helpful 1 Helpful 9. Can we do Windows 7 and Windows XP in a single computer and have a common hard disk?
You can. Just identify which partition has Windows 7, and don't install XP on it. Not Helpful 5 Helpful The documentation for your computer might have instructions.
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You are installing a Windows operating system upgrade and want to reformat the drive first and perform a clean installation. You are installing Get Genuine Windows or performing a clean install on a netbook or other computer that does not have a DVD drive.
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