RE: Dell Dimension 4600 series computer and reinstalling operating sys

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Dee wrote:

Hi Pa Bear

I don't think you are aware of how un It literate I really am. However, I
did not use repair. I did try to reinstall, but when offered the option of
(I
think it was Nfts quick or alternative I chose quick) Is quick a bad
option?
Is it possible to get a step by step guide?

http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html - Clean Install How-To
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Reinstalling_Windows - What
you will need on-hand

Malke
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