This is an update on a thread from early Dec. 06. I removed the source
of the software that I purchased because I don't know the List's position
on mentioning vendors.
I received the software, and it included 3 CDs. 1 install, 1 drivers, and
1 utilities.
The drive was completely formatted and I installed the software. The
machine originally had XP Home on it and that's what I reinstalled.
The install went well, but I was never asked for any numbers or validation.
I think Dell may have something hard coded into the machine.
It's been 35 days and no problems with the machine. Nothing from Microsoft
and I have done all Microsoft updates (except IE 7).
I also found a company that makes a second HD bay for this machine. I added
another drive and still all is well.
Any one interested in the vendors can contact me off-list.
Irv Pereira
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Lane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 8:25 PM
Subject: Re: Dell Dimension Recovery Discs
Irv,
Let us know about your experience with them and if they have the product
advertised. I have run across this several times and do understand that it
can be nutso....especially with laptops.
Jeff
----- Original Message -----
From: "Irv Pereira" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 4:14 PM
Subject: Re: Dell Dimension Recovery Discs
When you did "Fdisk" did you remove all the partitions ? Or is this a
new drive ? I normally don't do this unless I want to change the
partition type !
OK lets assume you did ! Find an OEM copy of XP-? and install using the
Key No: on the certificate. Then download the correct drivers from
Dell's web site.
In any event you will have to go through the registration process with
M$ ! Usually not an issue.
HTH
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Best Regards:
Derrick.
Pontefract Linux Users Group.
plug at play-net.co.uk
I did a complete fdisk and removed all partitions.
Thanks to all for the suggestions -- I went through ****** ***** for the
replacement.
I didn't have anything that came with the machine so I thought I'd try
this method.
Irv Pereira
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