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raphael_deguzma

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August 8th, 2007 21:00

dell backup cd?

i recieved the dell backup cd windows xp sp2 for the e310 and want to know if it can work with my other computer which is a compaq windows xp sp1 with a product num.
  • pcfan91

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    Posted August 8th, 2007 22:00

    Most likly not. SOmetimes the disks tell what type of computer it is and the disk rejects it b/c its not a dell.
  • RoHe

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    Posted August 9th, 2007 00:00

    Correct, the Dell CD is tied to Dell systems and won't install on another brand PC.

    Also remember that it's not a 'backup' CD. It only installs XP, but none of the hardware drivers or any other software that Dell originally installed on your system.

    Ron