Attn: Dell Users! I need your help!

Rudyboy98 · #1 06-24-2008, 03:06 PM

Hey everyone!

Looks like my Dell Dimension 2400 is taking a dump.

I may need to replace the hard drive. That's not the problem.

I don't have XP recovery disks from Dell. I had a problem with them and I can't seem to get the recovery disks from them. Does anyone here have DELL XP Home edition recovery disks that I could borrow? I have a product key, but w/o disks..I have no way of re-installing windows on my computer.

I would simply borrow the disks and return them to you post-haste. Anyone willing to help? Your assistance would be very much appreciated!

If anyone has any suggestions...I would appreciate it!

Thanks fellow TB'ers!

peterbright · #2 06-24-2008, 04:12 PM

PM me with your address & I'll send you out a Dell XP reinstallation disk.

fenderhutz · #3 06-24-2008, 04:14 PM

Make sure you use magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder (do a google search) to change the product key if you both do this.

Peterbright, I do not recommend this. Dell product keys are hard coded into the install, if he doesn't change it, it could de-activate your copy after updates.

Call Dell, they will send you replacement discs for under 20 bucks.

Jeremy Crockett · #4 06-24-2008, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by fenderhutz

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Peterbright, I do not recommend this. Dell product keys are hard coded into the install, if he doesn't change it, it could de-activate your copy after updates.

Call Dell, they will send you replacement discs for under 20 bucks.

This is the correct answer. I don't know about the de-activation bit (I've never heard of that before) but that doesn't mean it won't happen.

In any case, the $20 is worth the peace of mind and ensuring the legality of your OS.

peterbright · #5 06-24-2008, 05:38 PM

I don't need to use it again as that system has bit the dust.

Rudyboy98 · #6 06-24-2008, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by OctoberMooN

This is the correct answer. I don't know about the de-activation bit (I've never heard of that before) but that doesn't mean it won't happen.

In any case, the $20 is worth the peace of mind and ensuring the legality of your OS.

Is that so? I didn't know this!

I will try to get the recovery disks from Dell. If I still can't get them...any other recommendations???

Thanks!

fenderhutz · #7 06-24-2008, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by peterbright

I don't need to use it again as that system has bit the dust.

But the drivers and everything are hard coded. If it wasn't a 2400 you had, chances are he will boot to either STOP errors or have a bunch of drivers he doesn't need trying to load up.