Blade said...
That cd can be used assuming it's real install cd and not just for recovering.
1. Insert the Windows XP startup disk into the floppy disk drive, or insert the Windows XP CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, and then restart the computer.

This CD is labeled "Reinstallation CD, MS Windows XP Professional, SP3"
"This software id already installed on your computer. Use this media only to reinstall the operating system on a Dell computer."

Blade said...
Click to select any options that are required to start the computer from the CD-ROM drive if you are prompted.

I think I may have to do this first.... I.E. Hit F2 when first starting to enter the Dell System Setup. Then set up boot priority making the CD # 1 instead of floppy. Then restart machine with the CD in the machine. Do you agree?

Tom