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Reinstalling Windows XP
If Windows XP is not operating properly due to a system error, or if the hard disk drive has been replaced,
you can reinstall Windows XP using the system recovery media.
Before Starting!
• To use the system recovery media, the external USB ODD must be connected to the compu-
ter. The following descriptions presuppose that the external ODD is connected.
• There are two Windows installation modes: Standard Installation, which allows users to
change options, and Quick Installation, which allows users to install Windows easily.
• If you cannot run Windows, refer to p.113 to install Windows.
• When Windows does not run or when trying to install Windows using the Standard Installa-
tion of the system recovery media, a USB external keyboard is necessary.
Before turning the computer on, connect the USB keyboard. Then, install Win-
dows.
When connecting the USB keyboard during the installation, the system will not recognize the
USB keyboard.
Reinstalling Windows may delete the data on the hard disk drive such as files, programs, etc. In
order to minimize damage from data loss, please remember to always back up your data. Sam-
sung Electronics is not liable for any data loss.
Running the System Recovery Media
Insert the system recovery media into the external USB ODD. The start screen will appear auto-
matically.
• Standard Installation
You can change the settings for Regional and Language Options, Date and Time,
Computer Name, User Accounts, etc. during the Windows installation.
However, after reinstalling Windows, you have to manually reinstall device drivers and programs
using the system software media.