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    Inspiron 1520 Vista Backup DVD Question

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by THE B1RDMAN, Jul 31, 2007.

  1. THE B1RDMAN

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    I just ordered an Inspiron 1520, and according to the order description, there is a line that says "DELL RESOURCE DVD,BACK-UP INSP 1520". Is that a vista os backup dvd with all of the drivers on it? i thought they didn't come with them anymore, or did they start again? I would like to reformat my hard drive and reinstall vista home premium when i get it so i can get rid of all the crap that bloats the system, but i am not sure if the dvd will allow you to do a complete clean reinstall, or if it will automatically reinstall all the junk back on the laptop (more like a restore than a reformat)? Anyone who knows, i would really like your help. Thanks.
     
    THE B1RDMAN, Jul 31, 2007
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    The DVD is an OEM vista copy without driver, software, etc on it
     
    hehe299792458, Jul 31, 2007
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    Thanks for the help. I can't wait to get my laptop.
     
    THE B1RDMAN, Jul 31, 2007
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    what are the steps to reformatting the computer? do i start up my computer normally, then put in the OS disc and reinstall vista?
     
    crazychu, Nov 13, 2007
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    chelet, Nov 13, 2007
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