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    Does Dell include Vista cd?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Mr SMiley, Feb 25, 2007.

  1. Mr SMiley

    Mr SMiley Newbie

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    Im about to buy a e1505 but either I'm completely blind or Dell doesn't have an option to include the Vista Cd. Couldn't you buy the Windows XP cd for $10 or something when buying a new computer? Is Dell including the cds now or do you have to ask for them? Also, do these cds come with the bloat that is installed on a new pc?
     
    Mr SMiley, Feb 25, 2007
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  2. Gautam

    Gautam election 2008 NBR Reviewer

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    If it's not an option (to buy it separately) then either it's included for free, or they have just stopped offering it, probably due to the recovery partition. IF you want an recovery disc, then you can order one through Dell over the phone. Otherwise, you might get the option to burn one yourself...but remember that if you do, its not a pure Vista disc - it's a recovery disk (with the image of your default install)
     
    Gautam, Feb 25, 2007
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  3. andy_tok

    andy_tok Notebook Consultant

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    I think the vista dvd will be included. I'm from Canada and mine came with the dell vista oem home premium dvd
     
    andy_tok, Feb 25, 2007
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  4. tloc9880

    tloc9880 Notebook Geek

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    Yes Dell includes the CD. I specifically asked on the phone and when I opened the box there it was
     
    tloc9880, Feb 25, 2007
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  5. PhoenixFx

    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yes, it is included. I also got Vista Ultimate 32bit DVD with my M1210.
     
    PhoenixFx, Feb 26, 2007
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    It is included for free
     
    mtor, Feb 26, 2007
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