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Windows Forum / Windows XP / Security and Administration / February 2005Product Key
My Dell laptop did not come with a Windows XP disk. I was going to format my hard drive, but I have no way of getting Windows back on my machine. I have a Windows XP disk from my desktop PC and I was wondering if I could use that disk, but use the information from the Windows software on my laptop. I don't have the CD Key for the software on my Dell Laptop and I was wondering if there might be a way of finding it by looking on the Computer itself. Any help would be GREAT! Thanks so much. All new Dell computers ship with a Dell Windows XP Reinstallation CD. Your Dell Product Key will only work with that particular CD. If you misplaced it, contact Dell support and request a replacement. Otherwise, you'll have to purchase a conventional "Full Version" of Windows XP if you wish to reinstall Windows XP on your Dell laptop. Your Windows XP CD for your desktop will not accept a Dell Product Key. Welcome to Dell Support http://support.dell.com/home.aspx  SignatureCarey Frisch Microsoft MVP Windows XP - Shell/User Microsoft Newsgroups Be Smart! Protect Your PC! http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.mspx ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | My Dell laptop did not come with a Windows XP disk. I was going to format my | hard drive, but I have no way of getting Windows back on my machine. I have a [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] | if there might be a way of finding it by looking on the Computer itself. Any | help would be GREAT! Thanks so much. Hi Matthew; Microsoft will not replace any embedded software. You can resolve your issue much faster by calling Dell and sharing your dilema. Dell should send you not only restoration software, but also for your drivers. Good Luck, Lornac > My Dell laptop did not come with a Windows XP disk. I was going to format my > hard drive, but I have no way of getting Windows back on my machine. I have a [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > if there might be a way of finding it by looking on the Computer itself. Any > help would be GREAT! Thanks so much. > My Dell laptop did not come with a Windows XP disk. I was going to format my > hard drive, but I have no way of getting Windows back on my machine. I have a [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > if there might be a way of finding it by looking on the Computer itself. Any > help would be GREAT! Thanks so much. Interesting, every Dell Laptop we've ordered in the last three years has come with either a OS CD or a Recovery CD set, and drivers CD too. If you didn't get an XP disk, does it at least have the MS XP Installation key on the case? It should be on the bottom of the laptop - if it doesn't have a official MS key sticker then it didn't come from Dell with XP. If you've lost/misplaced your Dell recovery CD's you can order a new set from Dell. Signaturespam999free@rrohio.com remove 999 in order to email me Take a look on the bottom of your laptop. There should be a sticker with the 25 digit XP product key. If it's not there you can download and run the following program on your machine to display both your Windows key and Office key (if installed): http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml When did you get your laptop and what model number is it? It's possible that your reinstallation software is located on a hidden partition on your hard drive. You might want to contact Dell's support and see if they can give you some guidance on this matter. SignatureNepatsfan > My Dell laptop did not come with a Windows XP disk. I was going > to format my [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > Computer itself. Any > help would be GREAT! Thanks so much. Matthew; If you got the computer from Dell, contact Dell for the missing Product Key as well as the appropriate CD. If you bought the computer second hand, you do not have a valid license without the original Product Key and original CD. Contact the seller. SignatureJupiter Jones [MVP] http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/ > My Dell laptop did not come with a Windows XP disk. I was going to format > my [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > Any > help would be GREAT! Thanks so much. If you obtained this Laptop from a legitimate source, then all the 'shiiping kit' should have been supplied. This includes User Manuals, Recovery Kit etc. If your PC was obtained from unscrupulous providers then you may be up the creek. If you are confident that everthing should have come with the PC call Dell and explain the problem. If the PC was bought second hand or light fingered, go and BUY a full XP version - retail edition. > My Dell laptop did not come with a Windows XP disk. I was going to format my > hard drive, but I have no way of getting Windows back on my machine. I have a [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > if there might be a way of finding it by looking on the Computer itself. Any > help would be GREAT! Thanks so much. |
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