Cannot reinstall windows XP

bobru

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I have a Dimension 8250 that I want to reinstall XP on so I can give it to a friend. I still have my software key; however, it didn't come with an XP disc, and when I try to run the winnt.exe file, I get an error. How can I reinstall XP?
 

rockyjohn

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Dell PC Restore may not have a separate drive - mine does not. You access it by keying <Control><F11> at the proper point during boot. I am hesitant to give simple instructions for accessing it here as you need to also understand the risks - primarily that it erases all data - and process. Please see you system manual for instructions - and if you don't have one just go download it from Dell.