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Corrupted OS on a Dell Laptop

  • 08-03-2012 9:26pm
    #1
    Laneyh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 757 ✭✭✭


    Hi

    I have a Dell Laptop which had Windows XP installed on it. It came preinstalled and has a license key on the base but no installation cd

    The OS has gotten corrupted and when I boot it just loads to a grey screen.

    Is there anywhere I can get a copy of Windows XP installation cd at this stage or what do you recommend doing ? Its Windows XP home edition

    Could I install Windows 7 over the top ?


Comments

  • #2
    Torqay
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,835 ✭✭✭Torqay


    Depending on the model, you can restore a Dell computer to its factory default settings via Ctrl+F11 at the POST screen (Dell logo). Note: all personal settings and files will be overwritten/wiped. It'll go back to the state it came out of the box first.

    Windows 7? Again this depends on your model or rather the specifications.


  • #3
    vitalscience
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8 ✭vitalscience


    Try to arrange a bootable cd of same operating system and repair it while booting. Hope it works.


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