Dimension 2350: Reinstalling Windows

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I have a Dimension 2350 that has been ravaged by virii, spyware and
whatnot. I want to do a complete reinstall of Windows XP Home as well as
the other Dell apps that came with the system. Are there any pitfalls I
need to watch out for? Will I need to re-activate Windows? Do I need to
download the drivers from the Dell site or do I have them on one of the
discs that came with the system? Thanks for any help, I just want to
avoid surprises.

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pat - pat(underscore)blank(at)hotmail(dot)com

"Extended warranty? How can I lose?" - Homer Simpson

 

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"Are there any pitfalls I need to watch out for?"
None, as long as you follow Dell's directions.

"Will I need to re-activate Windows?"
No

"Do I need to download the drivers from the Dell site or do I have them on
one of the discs that came with the system?"
Just follow the instructions on Dell's web site:

"Dell Dimension 2350 Software Reinstall Guide"
http://tinyurl.com/3nxkc

Tip: If you haven't learned how to protect yourself from viruses and
spyware, you won't have accomplished anything by reinstalling your software

Ted Zieglar

"Pat Blank" <use_email@in.sig> wrote in message
news:Xns959AE0C87C6A1useemailinsig@207.115.63.158...
>I have a Dimension 2350 that has been ravaged by virii, spyware and
> whatnot. I want to do a complete reinstall of Windows XP Home as well as
> the other Dell apps that came with the system. Are there any pitfalls I
> need to watch out for? Will I need to re-activate Windows? Do I need to
> download the drivers from the Dell site or do I have them on one of the
> discs that came with the system? Thanks for any help, I just want to
> avoid surprises.
>
> --
> pat - pat(underscore)blank(at)hotmail(dot)com
>
> "Extended warranty? How can I lose?" - Homer Simpson