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01-09-09, 12:09 PM | #16 | |
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01-09-09, 07:00 PM | #18 |
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If its a dell - there is a sticker on the outside of it with the key for the OS - so he should have the key already on the box.
Just a note - always make sure if you have a cd - make sure you write down the key and file it away just in case. I usually write it ON the cd in perm marker as well as in an electronic document and a hard copy on file. Also - for those that want to "roll back" to a previous operating system - remember than if you own a valid license for Windows Vista - it also licenses you for use of a singular "lesser" OS instead if you want. So you could own a vista license, never owned xp - but you are legally entitled to install xp INSTEAD of (but NOT in addition to) Vista on the single pc. It won't give you a install key - but if you install a lesser os instead - and keep your vista license handy - your legal. That means it covers w95 all the way up. However, for the "flavored" os's - the license only covers the equivilant - meaning wista home only allows xp home edition, not pro. It allows w2k pro but not server or advanced server. People complain about microsoft - but they at least gave you rights to roll back under license.
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Also, Dell might ask for a Service Ticket number if they replace the disk. Said number can be found a.) on another sticker on the box or b.) on a sticker in side the box.. usually somewhere on the mobo or 3.) it should be listened in your Bios. |
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01-10-09, 06:29 AM | #20 |
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You can also use such utils as SIW, from http://www.gtopala.com/ which is a free, legal and popular little tool to unhash the PID in the registry so you can write it down for future ref when you re-install, however, you will need to install using an OEM disk, preferably Dell, so that you can activate the OS once fully installed, a retail disk will probably not be accepted.
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01-10-09, 12:19 PM | #21 |
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If I were to get an Upgrade disk, and put this hard drive in, would I be able to reformat? Considering the upgrade is 100$ cheaper than the normal version.
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01-10-09, 12:41 PM | #22 |
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Upgrades usually require there to be a current operating system in place, though I think that there is a work around by which you can do a clean install on a reformatted disk by following a particular procedure, both for Vista and XP. Someone else might confirm that
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01-11-09, 05:24 PM | #23 | |
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01-12-09, 07:20 AM | #24 |
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Reformatting makes it a clean install.
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