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    will any dell reinstallation disk work?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by surferbrad, Oct 12, 2008.

  1. surferbrad

    surferbrad Newbie

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    i have a dell xps m1330 with no operating system installed. originally it came with vista home premium, that's what i have a license for anyway. can i use any version of the dell reinstallation disk to load windows? or only the version it originally came with? will a dell with vista ultimate work? thanks for your help in advance. this is a great forum!
     
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  2. vinumsv

    vinumsv MobileFreak™

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    Yes, You can use any dell reinstallation DVD or Vista DVD for that matter , but you can only install Vista Home Premium 32/64Bit with it . You can install Vista Ultimate if you have bought it separately or you have the license with you .
     
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    Mattusso Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yes I know someone ;) whose M1530 came with home premium installed, and they successfully installed Ultimate off a Dell reinstallation disc, not sure it is legal though
     
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    Jugzwei Notebook Consultant

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    As long as you have the License for whatever OS you install i see no issue with legality. I could be wrong. I have a dell XP reinstall disk and license ive been tempted to use so I can dual boot both XP and Vista. I technically own the license so I see know reason why I couldn't install it on another machine
     
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