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Reinstalling Software : Dell Inspiron 8000 
HINT: If you need to use extended video modes, check the documentation that 
came with the program to determine if the drivers are provided. If not, \
contact 
the software manufacturer to get the necessary drivers. 
Video drivers control features such as screen resolution and the number \
of screen 
colors. 1.  Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs because yo\
u will  need to restart your computer at the end of this procedure to complete t\...

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Reinstalling Software : Dell Inspiron 8000 
Reinstalling Dell™ AccessDirect™ Drivers
Dell AccessDirect drivers allow you to use and customize the AccessDirec\
t button.1.  Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs because yo\
u will  need to restart your computer at the end of this procedure to complete t\
he 
reinstallation. 
2.  Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD or DVD drive. 
3.  Click the Start button, and then click Run. 
4.  Type x:\winme\accessd\setup, where x is the...

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Reinstalling Software : Dell Inspiron 8000 
6.  After the files are copied to your hard drive, click Finish to resta\
rt your computer. 
Reinstalling Docking Drivers
To reinstall the docking drivers for your computer, you must run the Doc\
k QuickInstall 
program before you reinstall the docking drivers.
Running Dock QuickInstall
1.  If the computer has never been turned on, turn it on while it is und\
ocked and complete the operating system setup. 
For setup instructions, see the operating system setup...

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Reinstalling Software : Dell Inspiron 8000 
2.  If you have completed the operating system setup, turn on the comput\
er. 
3.  To load the appropriate drivers for use with the APR, follow the ins\
tructions on the display. 
4.  When prompted, restart the computer. 
Reinstalling Softex BayManager
The Softex BayManager software allows you to swap modular bay devices wi\
thout 
shutting down and rebooting your computer. 
NOTICE: You must reinstall the Dock QuickInstall driver before you reinstall 
Softex...

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Reinstalling Software : Dell Inspiron 8000 
HINT: If you need to use extended video modes, check the documentation that 
came with the program to determine if the drivers are provided. If not, \
contact 
the software manufacturer to get the necessary drivers. 
Video drivers control features such as screen resolution and the number \
of screen 
colors. 1.  Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs because yo\
u will  need to restart your computer at the end of this procedure to complete t\...

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Reinstalling Software : Dell Inspiron 8000 
Reinstalling Dell™ AccessDirect Drivers
Dell AccessDirect drivers allow you to use and customize the AccessDirec\
t button.1.  Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs because yo\
u will  need to restart your computer at the end of this procedure to complete t\
he 
reinstallation. 
2.  Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD or DVD drive. 
3.  Click the Start button, and then click Run. 
4.  Type x:\w2k\accessd\setup, where x is the...

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Reinstalling Software : Dell Inspiron 8000 
6.  After the files are copied to your hard drive, click Finish to resta\
rt your computer. 
Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® 
Millennium Edition (Me)
NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for reinstalling your 
Windows Me operating system. The options can potentially overwrite files\
 
installed by Dell and possibly affect programs installed on your hard dr\
ive. 
Therefore, Dell does not recommend that you reinstall your operating sys\
tem 
unless...

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Reinstalling Software : Dell Inspiron 8000 
9.  If the mouse tutorial starts, press  to exit and then press . 
10.  Click the regional setting closest to where you live, and then clic\
k Next. 
11.  Click the graphic that matches your keyboard layout, and then click\
 Next. 
12.  In the User Information window, type your name and, if applicable, company  name, and then click Next. 
The Name field must be completed; the Company Name field is optional.
The License Agreement window appears.
13.  Click I...

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Reinstalling Software : Dell Inspiron 8000 
1.  Click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Control Panel. 
2.  Double-click the Power Options icon. 
3.  Click the Hibernate tab. 
4.  Ensure that Enable hibernate support is selected, and click Apply. 
5.  Click OK to close the Control Panel. 
Reinstalling Windows 2000
1.  Insert the Operating System CD into the CD or DVD drive. 
2.  Shut down the computer. 
3.  Turn on the computer. 
4.  Press any key when the Press any key to boot from CD...

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locale, and then click Next. 
12.  Enter your name and organization in the Personalize Your Software window,  and then click Next. 
13.  When prompted, enter the Windows Product Key, which is printed on t\
he  Microsoft label on your computer. Then click Next. 
14.  When the Computer Name and Administrator Password window appears,  enter a name for your computer and a password, if desired. Then click Next. 
15.  Enter the date and time in the Date and Time...
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