If you have the Vista Dell discs for this model you can use the Dell product code and install. You would need to reformat the hard drive and install. HERE is the Dell manual installation procedure.
If you are the registered (with Dell) owner and have the service tag number you MAY be able to get a replacement set of discs from Dell either free or at a minimal cost. THIS is the Dell request form for US customers.
So, if I have the original discs I can install Vista even though I have XP now.
But the only way to do that is to backup my info and put it back on later because I have to preform a clean install and not upgrade? I would rather upgrade and keep all my stuff....but from what im understanding a upgrade isnt possible with the Dell CDs. Only a clean install is...
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If you have the Vista Dell discs for this model you can use the Dell product code and install. You would need to reformat the hard drive and install. HERE is the Dell manual installation procedure.
If you are the registered (with Dell) owner and have the service tag number you MAY be able to get a replacement set of discs from Dell either free or at a minimal cost. THIS is the Dell request form for US customers.
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June 22nd, 2010 10:00
So, if I have the original discs I can install Vista even though I have XP now.
But the only way to do that is to backup my info and put it back on later because I have to preform a clean install and not upgrade? I would rather upgrade and keep all my stuff....but from what im understanding a upgrade isnt possible with the Dell CDs. Only a clean install is...