How to Reinstall and Obtain All of the Drivers on a Dell Studio XPS

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Locate your Windows 7 install disc.

   For more details, see How to Boot Computer from CD. ,, If you hear the disc spinning then you have done everything right up to this point. ,,, Agree to all of these. ,,, It's possible to make the mistake of erasing your backed up files in this step. , Wait about 10 seconds, congratulations you have a new hard drive! ,,,, Setup all the files to the way you are used to. , You can also find the drivers needed at the Dell website.Studio XPS Drivers ,, This may take a while but once they are completed. ,
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   Step 2: Insert it into your drive.

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   Step 3: Turn your machine off.

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   Step 4: Reboot your machine and immediately start tapping F2 which will take you to the bios setting screen.

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   Step 5: Use the arrow keys to select the boot tab and press enter.

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   Step 6: Use the arrow keys to go down and arrange the first option to CD-Rom/DVD-R by pressing - and +.

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   Step 7: Press ESC and choose save settings and exit.

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   Step 8: Reboot your computer with the windows 7 install disc in the drive.

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   Step 9: Wait for the underscore symbol on the top left of your screen to start flashing.

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    Step 10: When it says "Press any key to boot from disc..." tap any key

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    Step 11: a loading bar with the text "Windows is loading files" above it will appear

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    Step 12: wait for it to load.

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    Step 13: A windows 7 screen will popup with terms and conditions from the Installation Disc.

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    Step 14: Back up your information before taking this next step.

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    Step 15: Select the main hard drive of your computer and open the Drive options (advanced) text down the bottom of the installation.

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    Step 16: Unplug all external hard drives from the USB ports.

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    Step 17: Select format on the main hard drive of your computer.

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    Step 18: Highlight your newly formatted hard drive and click install.

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    Step 19: your computer may restart several times during this installation

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    Step 20: this is normal.

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    Step 21: When it is done

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    Step 22: restart your computer to be safe.

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    Step 23: You now have a brand new computer.

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    Step 24: Find the drivers CD that came with your Dell Studio XPS.

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    Step 25: Eject the Windows 7 Install disc and insert the Dell Drivers disc.

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    Step 26: Autorun the disc and select to install all the drivers.

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    Step 27: You have successfully performed a full format and reinstall of a Dell Studio XPS computer.

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