Using a dell recovery cd

[luisnadal]

I was curious as to if there are ways of using to a Dell recovery CD that re-installs windows on your Dell, to install Windows in another computer. Let's say I have a Dell, and a custom built computer with OEM hard drive. Is it possible to use the dell recovery CD to install operating system on the other computer? I know this is against the EULA, but I still was wondering if it is possible at all.

 

[IEC]

Originally posted by: luisnadal
I know this is against the EULA

You probably just answered why you shouldn't do this... even if it were to work. I believe Dell recovery CDs read your BIOS for specific codes which indicate that it is a genuine Dell machine with Dell BIOS. Recovery discs are also generally encrypted to prevent extraction and cracking of the OS files.

 

[MedicBob]

Dell rocovery disks look for the Dell BIOS as stated above. I am sure there are ways around it, but why bother.