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Dell Laptop, XP

  • 29-09-2006 10:08am
    #1
    Offalycool
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    Hi all. I was wondering if I can expect any problems if I install a retail version of win Xp pro on a dell laptop. I assume I will get the drivers for the wireless lan and other stuff on the net. Im not sure if it will accept the new version as the laptop has a Dell Ome version preinstalled.


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  • #2
    petes
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    Offalycool wrote:
    Hi all. I was wondering if I can expect any problems if I install a retail version of win Xp pro on a dell laptop. I assume I will get the drivers for the wireless lan and other stuff on the net. Im not sure if it will accept the new version as the laptop has a Dell Ome version preinstalled.


    Shouldn't cause any problems. I assume you are formatting and then doing the reinstall?


  • #3
    Offalycool
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    yes, I think the xp disk should format the drive, will that do it?


  • #4
    petes
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    It will indeed. Make sure to take backups of your data first if necessary.


  • #5
    Instant Karma
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    if you call tech support they will send you out disks for drivers and an xp cd etc. (free ofc)


  • #6
    petes
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    Also putting your service tag on the support section of the Dell website should bring you to a list of downloads/drivers for your specific machine.


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