have a new inspiron 531, it came pre installed with roxio de. some of the options in roxio do not work (slideshow). after reading about on the internet it seems this software is oem. is ther a way to get this software to work right. knowing this software was installed when i bought the pc i would think it would have all the components. tried uninstalling and reinstalling, didnt work.

While the Patches for the Dell Edition are here: I recall Dells coming with Roxio10 for the 531 model not Roxio9.

http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/index.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen

http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/driverslist.aspx?c=us&cs=NAR&l=en&s=bsd&ServiceTag=&SystemID=INSP_DSKTP_D531&os=WLH&osl=en&catid=&impid=

You can request a free set of backup disks directly from Dell by filling the form out
located here:

https://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/dellcare/en/backupcd_form

http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/download.aspx?c=us&cs=NAR&l=en&s=bsd&releaseid=R172217&SystemID=INSP_DSKTP_D531&servicetag=&os=WW1&osl=en&deviceid=12332&devlib=0&typecnt=0&vercnt=1&catid=-1&impid=-1&formatcnt=1&libid=25&fileid=239396

http://ftp.us.dell.com/app/R172217.zip

From ROXIO

For Dell Customers

The patch is not intended for a customer base other than Dell.

 If you do not own a Dell system, it is being offered "as is" and to be used at your own risk.

To download and install the Roxio DLA Update:
http://docs.roxio.com/patches/d2d3290.exe
Click  for the DLA patch. When the file Download window appears, click Run. Note: If a Security Warning window appears, Click Run.

1. Follow the installer's on-screen instructions.
2. When prompted to restart your computer, click Yes.
3. The computer restarts, and the update is complete.

Open the folder in program files and find the drag to disc exe file.
Then also open to C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start\Programs\East Media Creator 9
Right click on the exe and drag it to the start folder and release.
Select 'create shortcut' and it will appear in the start menu

Hello SpeedStep,

My computer Dell Dimension 9200 bought in Jan 2007 with XP MCE. I have had the Roxio 9.0 preinstalled on this computer.

Later when I moved on to Dell's OEM Vista x32 OS, after a custom install of the OS, the Dell issued Roxio 9.0 disc worked well with the Dell's patch that is available from Drivers & Download site.[As you have indicated above]:emotion-1:

I have lately performed a custom install of Win 7 ultimate x64 using a retail OS disc on my Dimension 9200. I would like to use Dell's Roxio 9.0 on my computer.

In your opinion if still the Dell's Roxio 9.0 work in my Dell's Dimension 9200 under x64? Can I download the Vista x64 patch available in the Drivers & Download site?

What do you feel?

May I take this opportunity to thank you for your advice and help.

Regards

Can I download the Vista x64 patch available in the Drivers & Download site?

Hi snowshine, When you looking for drivers for Win 7, Vista drivers will work for Win7, be it 32bit vista for 32bit win7, and 64bit vista for 64bit win 7. Some have argued that Win 7 is an service pack for Vista.