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    Dell XP Backup Disk

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by e6bwhiz, Nov 23, 2005.

  1. e6bwhiz

    e6bwhiz Notebook Consultant

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    I ordered a Dell and opted to purchase the $8 XP Media Center Edition Backup Disk. Am I right to assume this can only be used to repair the os? Since I'm purchasing a legal copy of the os (already installed on laptop) is there any way to obtain a full install disk so I can wipe the hdd and start fresh--or can the backup disk do this too? Or will this backup disk install all the Dell crapware back on it?
     
    e6bwhiz, Nov 23, 2005
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  2. jamyung

    jamyung Notebook Enthusiast

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    Both the "Clean XP Install" sticky up top and the Dell Notebook FAQ at

    http://www.notebookforums.com/showthread.php?t=53625

    seem to suggest that the backup disks will only install the OS (and would do so on a freshly wiped HD), and that you'd need to reinstall any other software separately (if you're inclined!). I also ordered the XP MCE backup disk and have heard that it's not difficult getting drivers and software from dell--either online or asking on the phone.
     
    jamyung, Nov 23, 2005
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    It is an OEM copy of Media Center Edition from which you can do a fresh install of XP.
     
    ZaZ, Nov 23, 2005
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