I just bought a new Dell XPS B1000 and i wanted to format it because i was downloading a lot of stuffs from the internet. However i decided not delete most of the files and i thought the best solution was to format it because i assure you it was a lot. Then i called the dell support and he told me that to format my computer i had to go to dos and type zztop. It had an error and now i don't know what to do. I was given a floppy disc and a cd recovery disc though i'm not sure how to install these things.

I would be very grateful if you could assist me as soon as possible since dell support hotline is closed on saturday and sunday and i need my computer working urgently. I know i had done a stupid thing but please advice me. By the way , why didn't Dell send me a start up disc as what normal computer manufacturer would supply when buying a new computer and is it possibble to ask for one.

Basically my computer is still on although the hard disk has been formatted awaiting for advice on what the next step would be.

Matters to resovle:

1- Could you advice me step by step including what to select if there is any options when asked (i'm a begginer)
2- If possible, is there a start up disc just in case for future use.
3- After installing win98, what drivers should i be installing.

Computer spec:

Tag no.- C3PK00J
Model - XPS B1000 8201 mini tower