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Attn: Dell Users! I need your help!

Discussion in 'Off Topic [BG]' started by Rudyboy98, Jun 24, 2008.

  1. Jun 24, 2008 #1
    Rudyboy98

    Rudyboy98

    Jan 25, 2008
    South Bay, CA
    Hey everyone!

    Looks like my Dell Dimension 2400 is taking a dump. :help:

    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. :help:

    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!
     
  2. Jun 24, 2008 #2
    peterbright

    peterbright

    Jan 23, 2007
    On The Bayou
    PM me with your address & I'll send you out a Dell XP reinstallation disk.
     
  3. Jun 24, 2008 #3
    fenderhutz

    fenderhutz

    Jan 28, 2007
    Harpers Ferry WV
    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.
     
  4. Jun 24, 2008 #4
    Jeremy Crockett

    Jeremy Crockett Amiable Crank

    Jan 19, 2007
    Port Saint Lucie, Florida
    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.
     
  5. Jun 24, 2008 #5
    peterbright

    peterbright

    Jan 23, 2007
    On The Bayou
    I don't need to use it again as that system has bit the dust.
     
  6. Jun 24, 2008 #6
    Rudyboy98

    Rudyboy98

    Jan 25, 2008
    South Bay, CA
    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???

    :D

    Thanks!
     
  7. Jun 24, 2008 #7
    fenderhutz

    fenderhutz

    Jan 28, 2007
    Harpers Ferry WV
    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.
     
  8. Jun 24, 2008 #8
    fenderhutz

    fenderhutz

    Jan 28, 2007
    Harpers Ferry WV

    You can get them as long as you have your Dell system ID on the PC somewhere. White squarish sticker with a barcode and a 8GD7TP type of number.
     
  9. Jun 24, 2008 #9
    BassAntix

    BassAntix

    Jul 30, 2006
    Rockford Illinois
    +1
    this is what i was thinking to do
     
  10. Jun 25, 2008 #10
    Rudyboy98

    Rudyboy98

    Jan 25, 2008
    South Bay, CA
    Hold on a sec...did you have a Dell 2400? :confused: