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    Could XP install on XPS 1530 cause HD failure?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by caribbean_spur, Sep 16, 2009.

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    caribbean_spur Notebook Consultant

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    Hi guys,

    Ok it might seem like a stupid question (maybe it is), but I was wondering: I bought my Dell XPS 1530 in Feb 09 and last month the HD died! Right after I got the system, I reformatted it and installed XP. Everything was working great until it failed.

    Can somebody tell me if somehow having XP on the sytem could cause something like that. I know it would not make any sense, but I guess I am trying to figure out, why on Earth a 7 months HD could failed.

    Thanks for any input!
     
    caribbean_spur, Sep 16, 2009
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    I just got my new HD and I am really sick of vista. I am ready to install XP but I would really like any input on this issue. Help!
     
    caribbean_spur, Sep 16, 2009
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    So, no one has an answer or the question is just too dumb to deserve one? :(
     
    caribbean_spur, Sep 18, 2009
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