You will be warned about the format, that all data will be lost that's on this drive, click OK to continue. Disk 0 Partition 2 is the one you wanted to configure, and its the only one you should format, and any others you setup after this stage of course. Note: There are now two partitions, Windows 7 created the first Disk 0 Partition 1 by itself for Windows files. Otherwise click on the Drive Options menu to configure the drive yourself. Click next for Automatic Hard Drive setup using full capacity. Setting up the New Hard Drive for the Install Click on Custom (Advanced) to continue to the drives section. If you don't agree then it won't continue past this point. Read them and click on I accept the License terms then click Next to continue. Don't be worried if it stays in any particular spot for long periods of time. You will now see the bar pictured below at the bottom of the screen.

Now the Install Windows 7 screen will appear, Click on Install now to continue and begin the reinstall of Windows. Once happy with your selection click on Next to continue. Your Keyboard input method will change to the most common used under the Time and Currency selected, you can change this now if needed. This may have changed correctly when Time and Currency option was selected, if not change as needed. Windows 7 will now start the reinstall procedure.įirst you need to select your language, then time and currency.

The Windows 7 Professional DVD will begin to load files, this may take sometime. This is your CD/DVD Drive.Ī message Press any key to boot from DVD. will appear at the top left hand side of the screen, press the space bar to continue. On the Boot once menu you will need to choose the Optical Drive and press the ENTER key.

You will want to tap the F12 key at the Dell splash Screen.

How can I request a set of backup and recovery media for my Dell PC.

Alternatively you can try following the instructions on the article below :

(Any Dell recovery disc will install without asking for an activation code on any Dell PC shipped prior to Windows 8.) If you have no access to any Dell Windows 7 operating system recovery discs then you can contact Dell technical support and they will be able to advise if they can supply a replacement or if your issue is outside of your warranty scope and you will need to source the media elsewhere. (This is a choice made when originally booking your order as part of a worldwide media reduction initiative.) If you do not have the operating system recovery disc, then any Dell Windows 7 operating system recovery disc of the same type will work on your PC. Note: You will have received an operating systems recovery disc with your PC, if you selected that option when ordering the system.

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