So Dell sends me a ******** for free

Epoman

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So I call tech support for a client/friend I needed to fix their computer well I need to reinstall windows but the were missing drivers CD, I had the windows CD but the drivers CD was missing so I call to see if they could send me the drivers CD but in the mean time I downloaded the drivers from their website.

So when I get the Drivers CD the tech also sends me a Windows XP professional CD and manual sealed.

So I know I can use it only on a Dell computer but can I use it on ANY dell? For example can I buy a dell with no OS and use the one he sent me?
 

jtusa

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I think so. I believe the Dell OEM cds just check the BIOS for the "yes, this is a Dell" signal and then install.
 

jtusa

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Originally posted by: Kensai
Drivers are on their website. :)

Read the OP.

So I call tech support for a client/friend I needed to fix their computer well I need to reinstall windows but the were missing drivers CD, I had the windows CD but the drivers CD was missing so I call to see if they could send me the drivers CD but in the mean time I downloaded the drivers from their website.

So when I get the Drivers CD the tech also sends me a Windows XP professional CD and manual sealed.

So I know I can use it only on a Dell computer but can I use it on ANY dell? For example can I buy a dell with no OS and use the one he sent me?
 

Epoman

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Originally posted by: jtusa
Originally posted by: Kensai
Drivers are on their website. :)

Read the OP.

So I call tech support for a client/friend I needed to fix their computer well I need to reinstall windows but the were missing drivers CD, I had the windows CD but the drivers CD was missing so I call to see if they could send me the drivers CD but in the mean time I downloaded the drivers from their website.

So when I get the Drivers CD the tech also sends me a Windows XP professional CD and manual sealed.

So I know I can use it only on a Dell computer but can I use it on ANY dell? For example can I buy a dell with no OS and use the one he sent me?

THANK YOU, Damn some people just don't read :roll:

 

suse920

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Originally posted by: jtusa
Originally posted by: Kensai
Drivers are on their website. :)

Read the OP.

So I call tech support for a client/friend I needed to fix their computer well I need to reinstall windows but the were missing drivers CD, I had the windows CD but the drivers CD was missing so I call to see if they could send me the drivers CD but in the mean time I downloaded the drivers from their website.

So when I get the Drivers CD the tech also sends me a Windows XP professional CD and manual sealed.

So I know I can use it only on a Dell computer but can I use it on ANY dell? For example can I buy a dell with no OS and use the one he sent me?

:thumbsup:
 

deadlyapp

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i have a dell os that installed on my custom comp....but it probably does you no good without code.
 

AgaBoogaBoo

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It will work on other computers, we wanted some software from eMachines and they ended up sending us another copy of XP :D
 

Epoman

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Originally posted by: deadlyapp
i have a dell os that installed on my custom comp....but it probably does you no good without code.

When I did the format/reinstall of windows xp it didn't ask for a CD Key or code. So I guess I'm good too go with this copy.
 
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Originally posted by: Epoman
Originally posted by: jtusa
Originally posted by: Kensai
Drivers are on their website. :)

Read the OP.

So I call tech support for a client/friend I needed to fix their computer well I need to reinstall windows but the were missing drivers CD, I had the windows CD but the drivers CD was missing so I call to see if they could send me the drivers CD but in the mean time I downloaded the drivers from their website.

So when I get the Drivers CD the tech also sends me a Windows XP professional CD and manual sealed.

So I know I can use it only on a Dell computer but can I use it on ANY dell? For example can I buy a dell with no OS and use the one he sent me?

THANK YOU, Damn some people just don't read :roll:


Too lazy to read.
 

jtusa

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Originally posted by: Epoman
Originally posted by: deadlyapp
i have a dell os that installed on my custom comp....but it probably does you no good without code.

When I did the format/reinstall of windows xp it didn't ask for a CD Key or code. So I guess I'm good too go with this copy.

Yeah, when I reinstall XP on my 700M with the OEM XP cd it doesn't ask for a code either.
 

Epoman

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You know what! what about the CD key? I know when I did a reinstall/format it did not ask for the CD-key so I guess if it doesn't ask I can use it?