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Hi,
I have a D630 with Service Tag: <ADMIN NOTE: Service tag removed per privacy policy>.
The sticker on the bottom is for Win/XP. <ADMIN NOTE: Product Key Removed>.
When I boot in Safe Mode, in Control Panel / System, it states Win 7 Enterprise, 64-bit, with "Build 7601-SP1" on the screen borders.
If I boot normally, it alternately loops between attempting to apply an update, or install Microsoft Front Page.
I looked in System Tools, and there's only a single, 149GB partition (I guess the Recovery partition, if it ever existed, was wiped out).
Is there anyway to obtain the original XP install media?
Thanks.
PaulJayD
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October 25th, 2015 02:00
XP reached end of life over a year and a half ago. Its continued use is not recommended.
I advise to install Windows 10 TH1 using the Insider Preview as a means of getting the free upgrade:
http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/windows-xpvista-%e2%86%92-windows-10-free-upgrade/
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October 25th, 2015 09:00
OK, thanks for the quick response. Will check it out.
LSUFAN51
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October 25th, 2015 15:00
" The sticker on the bottom is for Win/XP "
:emotion-2:
You might can access the recovery partition by pressing Ctrl + F11 immediately after the computer is turned on.
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October 25th, 2015 15:00
" Is there anyway to obtain the original XP install media "?
:emotion-2:
You'll find lots of XP's installation media on EBAY or Amazon.
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October 25th, 2015 17:00
The ability to restore to XP factory settings isn't going to work if it has Windows 7 Enterprise currently installed.