How to Manually Reinstall Your Windows Operating System

Windows 7 Manual Reinstall [Article ID : 266457]

Windows Vista [Article ID : 266615]

Windows XP [Article ID : 52068]

Caution:- TO DO LIST Before you do a Manuall Reinstall Your Windows Operating System.

Step 1: Backup important files & data.

By performing a Manual Reinstall, make sure that you have backed up all DATA (Documents, Picture, Music etc) from all the user account / HDD. Because once you start with

the Manual Reinstall you wont be able to gett you DATA back on your computer.

Step 2: Remove non-essential peripherals

Except for the monitor, keyboard, and mouse, remove all external peripherals including:

• Scanner
• Printer
• Modem or Network cables
• Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)
• USB flash drive or other external Hard Drive
• Any other external devices (e.g., USB-attached devices)
• Remove the computer from the docking station, if you are using one.

Step 3: Prepare your computer for reinstallation.

Check to ensure that all your installation media is available. You will need the following:

• The Dell Operating System Reinstallation CD/DVD[OS CD],
• The Dell Resource CD/DVD [Driver CD],
• Any application install disks,
• Any software and/or documentation for your Internet service connection,
• Any install discs for any external devices (such as a printer) and internal devices added to the computer after it was shipped by Dell.

Step 4: Reinstall the operating system from the OS Setup Disk.

Step 5: Install Dell drivers and utilities.

Step 6: Connect your computer to the internet or network.

Step 7: Install critical and recommended Windows Updates.

Step 8: Install your applications.

Step 9: Install your third-party hardware and software drivers.

Step 10: Restore your personal files and data from backups.

For Detailed information please refer to the below mentioned link

Windows 7 Manual Reinstall (support.dell.com)

Windows Vista (support.dell.com)

Windows XP (support.dell.com)