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August 14th, 2009 16:00
How do I install the MediaDirect 3.5 after the OS has been installed?
I had to replace my hard drive today and they told be to be sure I set up the OS first, well now I can't download my MediaDirect 3.5. Does anyone have any solutions?
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Mary G
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August 14th, 2009 17:00
Media Direct must be installed first since it is on a separate hidden partition on the drive. Post your model comptuer and operating system and maybe someone else can help. IMO, you can do without it. I never use it on my XP laptop. Research it online for more info. This article might help.
Harleychic76
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August 14th, 2009 19:00
It is a Inspiron 1525 with Windows Vista. Thank you.
twinklelilstar
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November 14th, 2009 20:00
I have a Inspiron 1525 with Vista also and am having the same problem. I didn't know I had to install MediaDirect first and I have no idea how to do it now. Can you uninstall Vista and install the MediaDirect first?
TheRealFireblad
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November 15th, 2009 11:00
Welcome to the forums both of you :emotion-21:
You both need to reinstall Vista I'm afraid... but only after you've installed Media Direct!
Media Direct should've been supplied on its own disc with your respective systems?
Restoring your [Dell] computer to the factory settings: Restoring your [Dell] computer to the factory settings.
If you no longer have the 'Recovery' partition: How to re-install Windows on a Dell computer.
But as I've mentioned above... even if it's not specifically mentioned in that (reinstall Windows) article above, you have to install Media Direct before installing the OS!!