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January 14th, 2008 03:00

How can I get the real XP installation CD?

Is it possible to get the real full XP installation CD from Dell. I don't mean the "reinstallation" CD that came with the computer.  I read somewhere that since we paid for the OS, we're entitled to the CD.
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    Posted January 14th, 2008 03:00

    The reinstallation CD is a real installation CD.  It has everything that the retail CD has on it and nothing more.  The only difference between the reinstallation CD and a retail CD, is that the reinstallation CD can only be used on a Dell computer.
     
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    Posted January 14th, 2008 04:00

    Interesting! I thought it was sort of a "ghost" CD that would overwrite the HD to the way it looked when it was shipped. (That wouldn't be a bad thing to have either).
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    Posted January 14th, 2008 04:00

    Some Dell computers also ship with a feature called PC Restore. This has an image of the original installation on a separate partition on the hard drive.  It has been discussed extensively on these forums, as has your original question about the reinstallation CD.
     
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