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May 4th, 2002 01:00

Dell software ?

Does all the Dell software programs that came on my new Dell computer stop working after 60 days if they aren't upgraded at a cost , gee, and Dell said they where giving me something, guess they did, the shaft.. didn't say anything about that when I bought it, guess it wasn't important, little details..


  • garrettone

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    Posted May 4th, 2002 01:00

    To my knowlege, I am only aware of one of the programs you are talking about, and it only took off a few extra features unless you upgraded (some picture maker software), which isn't a big deal. What other programs are you talking about besides the one I mentioned?

  • Denny Denham

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    Posted May 4th, 2002 01:00

    jaxsg1,

    I am not aware of any Dell-installed software which stops working after 60 days. Norton AntiVirus comes with a 90-day subscription to Live Update virus signatures, after which you must renew for $9.95 per annum (or change antivirus programs). If you have Office XP it needs to be activated within the first 50 times its programs are used. Other than that, bundled software may not include all of the features of the full retail versions of the programs, but they shouldn't stop working after 60 days.







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  • The_Fratboy

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    Posted May 4th, 2002 14:00

    maybe it's the dell image expert 2000 program? that is a trial version unless you pay $30 for it

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    Message Edited on 05/04/02 11:38AM by The_Fratboy