Janae Joplin

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November 1st, 2014 19:00

OS Restore Disk help?

I've had the worse experience  getting help through online chat and as well as on the tech support phone. I could not understand their accent and they could not verify the info that was on my account. I only need a disk to restore my computer. I don't know who else to ask for help!

  • DELL-Chris M

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    Posted November 2nd, 2014 05:00

    If the original warranty you purchased is still valid, you may use the online operating system disk request form.


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    Posted November 2nd, 2014 06:00

    Will that form you mentioned work for a laptop that is out of warranty? Like an Inspiron 1525?

    Dell used to send free OS disks a few years back (B4 the OS was stored on a separate partition) but I think they charge for a disk to access that partition now. I'm okay with paying for it but I'm not sure where to go? Can I download it with a CC?

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    Posted November 2nd, 2014 07:00

    Will that form you mentioned work for a laptop that is out of warranty? Like an Inspiron 1525?
    * No. The originally purchased warranty must be current to use the form.

    Once out of warranty, you must purchase the Dell OEM OS (operating system) CD from a 3rd party vendor like this one:
    http://www.restoredisks.com/findrestoredisk.aspx

    Can I download it with a CC?
    * No. We do not provide a download of the operating system.


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