Windows XP

mitsubishi1 · 14-05-2009 1:36pm #1

Hi lads,
Just wondering can anybody help me.
Have a Dell Inspiron 6000 and looking to do a clean install of Windows XP Home Edition.
Have lost the install disc though.
I still have the cd key and the product id no though.
Would anybody be able to burn me a copy of windows xp home edtn install cd and post to me.
I'd really appreciate it.

the_syco · 14-05-2009 2:20pm

If you got a copy of a Dell XP Home edition, you'll be okay. They serial you have won't work in any other version of XP, and may not work with other versions of the Home edition.

mitsubishi1 · 14-05-2009 2:41pm

The Dell XP Home Edition CD is the one that I've lost. Is there anything else I can do.

the_syco · 14-05-2009 7:56pm

mitsubishi1 wrote: »

The Dell XP Home Edition CD is the one that I've lost. Is there anything else I can do.

ANY Dell XP Home Edition CD will do.

yoyo · 14-05-2009 8:12pm

the_syco wrote: »

ANY Dell XP Home Edition CD will do.

It will also have to match the service pack ops version is aswell afaik

Nick

the_syco · 14-05-2009 8:19pm

yoyo wrote: »

It will also have to match the service pack ops version is aswell afaik

Nick

Aye. As you have a valid license for a Dell copy of Windows XP, if you got the Cd off a friend, a neighbour, your local pirate, whatever, you could install it. Oh, and the Dell Home version doesn't usually ask for the serial.

mitsubishi1 · 14-05-2009 11:02pm

thanks for all the help guys.
Ive asked loads of people but all of them seem to have windows vista.
Is there anyone on boards willing to help me out and burn a copy or would have a spare copy they would be willing to post to me.
Would cover cost of postage etc if needs be.
All help is appreciated and thanks again.

yoyo · 14-05-2009 11:14pm

mitsubishi1 wrote: »

thanks for all the help guys.
Ive asked loads of people but all of them seem to have windows vista.
Is there anyone on boards willing to help me out and burn a copy or would have a spare copy they would be willing to post to me.
Would cover cost of postage etc if needs be.
All help is appreciated and thanks again.

What service pack of XP home does it take? I have XP Home SP1a disc somewhere at home so could possibly run you off a copy of that over the weekend, once your one is SP1a of course as afaik thats the edition it is!

Nick

ronkmonster · 14-05-2009 11:18pm

are you sure the service pack matters?
they are free upgrades.

any dell disc will work on any dell - no serial or activation required. I only have a xp pro disc though.

yoyo · 14-05-2009 11:20pm

ronkmonster wrote: »

are you sure the service pack matters?
they are free upgrades.

any dell disc will work on any dell - no serial or activation required. I only have a xp pro disc though.

Fairly sure serials are SP bound yeah, if someone says otherwise, i do have a disc of xp home in my parents I could possibly copy for op, If i can find it of course, once their willing to meet me in dublin, I live in the city center they can have it

Nick

ronkmonster · 14-05-2009 11:33pm

dells don't need serials though. they detect the dell hardware and install a preactivated copy of windows.

i reinstalled a classroom of pcs with dell sp2 when they originally had xp original. no issues

mitsubishi1 · 15-05-2009 12:18pm

Nick (yoyo) would you be willing to post me on a copy if I covered the cost of postage.

Thanks, Kev.

yoyo · 15-05-2009 2:41pm

mitsubishi1 wrote: »

Nick (yoyo) would you be willing to post me on a copy if I covered the cost of postage.

Thanks, Kev.

Its possible, should be out there at the weekend sometime so will try to root out the cd!

Nick

Daemonic · 15-05-2009 3:35pm

OP, have you tried Dell tech support? This seems to show they still provide them and maybe even for free if you can convince them.

mitsubishi1 · 15-05-2009 4:28pm

Well lads. thanks for all your help.
I did actually try dell tech support and they wanted to charge me 68.97 Euro.
I just could not get them to send me one for free.
So if someone could copy one for me I would really appreciate it.
Thanks again.

PapaQuebec · 15-05-2009 4:35pm

I can supply you with a copy of an OEM Dell XP Home CD. No charge. I'm in Dublin 7.

mitsubishi1 · 15-05-2009 4:48pm

Hi Papa Quebec. Would you be willing to post it to me.
I would cover postage cost if you wish.
Thanks.

PapaQuebec · 15-05-2009 4:51pm

Where are you based?

mitsubishi1 · 15-05-2009 5:02pm

I am in waterford city

PapaQuebec · 15-05-2009 5:05pm

OK - PM me your address and I'll get it in the post!

mitsubishi1 · 15-05-2009 5:06pm

Thanks a million Papa Quebec.
PM sent.

Windows XP

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