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February 5th, 2006 14:00

Lost XP Disc

I bought a Dimension 8200 3 yrs ago and need to format the HD and re-install.  However, I cannot find the XP Home Disc.  Do I need to buy a new one or would Dell provide me with a replacement?
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    europa303

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    Posted February 5th, 2006 14:00

    Dell does not replace lost disks.  You're on your own to buy another.
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    Moo1404

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    Posted February 5th, 2006 15:00

    Does the re-installation CD contain XP?  I have got the product key still.  Can you use the reinstallation cd after a format .

    Message Edited by Moo1404 on 02-05-2006 05:15 PM

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    Moo1404

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    Posted February 5th, 2006 15:00

    So what is the difference between the re-installation CD and the original XP disc and why do they thus include a separate XP disk?

     

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    sparkenh

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    Posted February 5th, 2006 15:00

    The Reinstallation CD is a OEM Windows XP CD. It can be used after formatting the hard drive.
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    sparkenh

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    Posted February 5th, 2006 15:00

    You can still try asking Dell to send you a copy of the Reinstallation CD for your system. They sent me at no cost CDs for my Dimension 4500 and Inspiron 5100.
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    Posted February 5th, 2006 17:00


    @Moo1404 wrote:

    So what is the difference between the re-installation CD and the original XP disc and why do they thus include a separate XP disk?

    There is no difference, you're talking about the same thing.  There is ONE disk.  It's called the Reinstallation Disk and it contains ONLY Windows XP.

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