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Lost my cd installation disc
Im running windows 7 home on a dell 1745 laptop, needing to do a fresh instal but have lost my disc, can anyone advice please s its genuine, its still under warranty
thanks
DELL-Satya P
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July 24th, 2013 04:00
Hi kiltylyn,
Thanks for reaching out to us with your concern. You can request a copy of the Windows 7 installation disc by filling this form: http://dell.to/1bMl989 (US customers only)
It should take 2-3 days for the disc to be shipped. Should you run into any problem, please let me know so that I can do the needful.
kiltylyn
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July 27th, 2013 03:00
im in the uk so not an option for me, however i found my disc :0) only issue now is i cant connect wireless so will find the right board. thanks
Philip_Yip
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July 27th, 2013 04:00
I have moved this to the Microsoft OS board.
Please have a look at my Windows Reinstallation Guide/A Clean install of Windows 7:
http://philipyip.wordpress.com/dell-community-forums/
Look at Step 5, Step 10 and Step 12. Downloading, installing and checking if drivers are installed correctly respectively. If you don't know what wireless card you have, provide the hardware IDs (Step 12).
As you are in the UK (like me) you cannot request the Reinstallation DVD from Dell via an online request form. Please add your vote to this IdeaStorm idea which I made which suggests Dell addresses such issues by making a Global Online Request Form and a download link: http://www.ideastorm.com/idea2ReadIdea?v=1374918220883&id=087700000008mnRAAQ IdeaStorm unfortunately requires a separate sign on to the rest of the Dell Community.