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    How to get OS and Driver CD from Dell thread?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Poop_shoe, May 4, 2006.

  1. Poop_shoe

    Poop_shoe Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey all, I think I remember a thread detailing how to get the OS and driver CD from Dell after ordering you notebook with out paying the $8 fee. There was a series of instructions to follow, who to email, what to say etc...
    Any one remember that?
    Thanks,
    Shoe
     
    Poop_shoe, May 4, 2006
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  2. kidA

    kidA Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Hey, all you have to do is call their customer support number and ask a representative. They will ask for some specific information including name, address, phone, service code, etc. Make sure to ask for all the discs specifically

    1. Windows XP MCE disk
    2. Dell Drivers/Utilities disk
    3. PowerDVD
    4. Sonic RecordNOW

    They should send it to you in about 3 days or so.
     
    kidA, May 5, 2006
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  3. dudesdudets

    dudesdudets Notebook Deity

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    It's quite simple.
    Login to your acount, go to the support page, choose contact by email, fill out every required field, wait 2-3 days, done.
     
    dudesdudets, May 5, 2006
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  4. mento

    mento Notebook Enthusiast

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    if you can email or call dell for "free" OS disk after you order your notebook... is there anyreason to spend the $10 to get it when you order your notebook?

    is it the exact same disc?

    also doesnt the driver cd come with your notebook automatically? or is a different disc then the one you can call/email dell support for later?
     
    mento, May 5, 2006
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  5. Acolyte

    Acolyte Notebook Consultant

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  6. onedeep

    onedeep Notebook Consultant

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    I can get drivers online for my wife's old 5100. Can't you still do that? If so, download the drivers (for free), burn them on your own CD, and put it in a safe place.
     
    onedeep, May 5, 2006
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  7. davejohn

    davejohn Notebook Guru

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    I emailed Dell and asked for the MCE OS disk, which they sent me overnight. I then emailed and asked for the Driver & Utilities disk, and they send me another OS disk and the Driver disk. I needed to reinstall Dell Media Experience so I emailed them for the Applications disk and the sent me the OS, Driver, and Applications disks. All of these overnight.

    Sheesh.

    Dave
     
    davejohn, May 5, 2006
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  8. Poop_shoe

    Poop_shoe Notebook Enthusiast

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  9. kegobeer

    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    That's nothing! I got a free 6 port firewire hub along with my many duplicate driver disks! :)
     
    kegobeer, May 5, 2006
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