http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/format.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&deviceid=11530&libid=41&releaseid=R154200&vercnt=1&formatcnt=0&SystemID=LATITUDE%20D830&servicetag=&os=WW1&osl=en&catid=-1&impid=-1

You need an XP disc with at least SP2 on it to do the installation.

better get busy on a Slipstream copy....Good reason to.

I assume XP SP3 would be OK.

Thanks