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Wiped HDD, need to reinstall XP!!

  • 22-03-2010 2:32pm
    #1
    frecklz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 48 ✭


    Hi,

    I have a Dell Dimension. After months of blue screens and multiple errors, I finally decided to reinstall Windows XP. The problem is I accidentally wiped the Dell partition which contained the Windows install files. The PC didn't come with any reinstallation disks, just a CD-shaped piece of paper saying "you don't need a disk, just click on your desktop" or something.

    I'm now using Linux and really need to get back to Windows. Any ideas how to get my XP back without a disk? My warranty has expired, so I assume Dell won't be much help... I'm having trouble contacting them anyway.

    Thanks in advance!

    :o


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  • #2
    NothingMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,178 ✭✭✭✭NothingMan


    If you deleted the recovery partition and the OS then there's not much you can do without either a Dell XP recovery disc or a full copy of XP.

    Dell or Microsoft may be able to help. You do own a license for XP so if you try microsoft and tell give them your license key they might be able to help.


  • #3
    frecklz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 48 ✭frecklz


    Yeah I guess they're kinda used to idiots like me wiping stuff they're not supposed to. :o Thanks for that, I'll give Microsoft a try...

    :cool:


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