I didnt *not* get any CDs!
How can I get my CD along with my license?

thanks,
Murugesh

buy a new windows XP home CD

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From chris

Hi

What cds did you get with it??

Cant I install XP HOME with my exixting license?
any ways to do that?

I have a 1405 and also recieved no discs with the purchase which makes me nervous. Can I create a reinstall disc somehow?


Thanks,

Charles

Hi

Yes can create a reintall disc

How Do I Create My Operating System CD Using the Dell OS Recovery Utility?

Overview

The Dell OS Recovery Utility allows the creation of one operating system CD. This means that you can make one Microsoft® Windows® Operating system CD for backup purposes.

To create an operating system CD, perform the following steps:

How to Run the Dell™ OS Recovery Utility

NOTE:  If you have not created your backup CD, you should take the time to create the CD and store it in a safe place now.

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How to Run the Dell™ OS Recovery Utility

NOTE:  In order to complete the following steps, it is required that you to have a CD-R/W or DVD-R/W drive installed on your Dell computer along with a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc.
If you have a portable computer, plug in the AC adapter.

1. Click the Start button on your Windows desktop.
2. Click All Programs, Dell Accessories, and then Dell OS Recovery CD.
   The Dell Software License Agreement window appears.
3. Read the license agreement and then click to select Yes, I accept if you agree to the terms.
4. Click the Next button.
   A Welcome message appears prompting you to place a blank CD-R disc into your writeable drive.
5. Place a blank CD-R disc into your writeable drive if you have not already done so and click the Next button.
   The program will create your backup OS Recovery CD.
   NOTE:  The program can take up to 30 minutes to create your backup disc.

   When the backup disc is complete a Congratulations! message appears.

6. Remove the CD-R disc from the writeable drive and label it Windows Operating System Backup CD.
7. Click the Finish button.

Congratulations! You have successfully created your Windows operating system backup CD. Store the CD in a safe and easy to find location.

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