You should have another CD for re-installing the OS. If not, you may have to ask Dell to send you one. And possibly pay for it. (If you didn't receive an OS "restore CD" you should have been prompted to create one when the system was first turned on.)
After installing the OS, you install the add-on software from "drivers utilities and applications". -----Original Message----- From: Windows Home/SOHO [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Dykes Sent: Tuesday, March 07, 2006 11:42 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Can't Access Microsoft Page When I opened the message, I found that Carl Houseman had written: > It might be easier just to wipe it and start over. I have come to that conclusion. However, since most of the programs were already on my laptop when it came from Dell, it isn't exactly clear which CDs are for what. "One says Drivers, Utilities and Applications" "For Reinstalling Dell (tm) Inspiron(tm) 1100 and 5100 System Software" "The software is already installed on your conputer. Us this CD to reinstall the software". Now, my question is: If I format the HD, the software won't "already" be on my system <smile>. It doesn't say anything about the OS. How should I proceed? Regards, Jim -- ---------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Is your picture included in the Official Win-Home List Members Profiles Page? http://www.besteffort.com/winhome/Profiles.html If not, write to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
