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    Is there somewhere to download Dell's version of Win XP MCE??

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Weioo, May 11, 2006.

  1. Weioo

    Weioo Notebook Geek

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    Like a ton of people I recieved my laptop from Dell so I formatted and went to reinstall windows with a downloaded copy of Win XP MCE that I had, but when I enter the CD Key Dell attached to the laptop it is telling me the CD key is invalid. I'm guessing I need a certain Dell version of WinXP MCE to reinstall it..... So is there anywhere I can simply download this XP to so I can burn it??

    Thanks in advance for any help! I really need to get this laptop formatted! :)
     
    Weioo, May 11, 2006
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  2. kegobeer

    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    As stated a bunch of times: no. You must contact Dell and request the OS installation disk.

    I also wouldn't go around talking about a "downloaded copy of Win XP MCE" you have.
     
    kegobeer, May 11, 2006
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  3. 05Edge

    05Edge Notebook Consultant

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    I second that!
     
    05Edge, May 12, 2006
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  4. Weioo

    Weioo Notebook Geek

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    From what I understand there's nothing wrong with having a copy of a CD like this around if you are using a legit CD key. ^_^
     
    Weioo, May 12, 2006
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    call dell and request a cd
     
    gridtalker, May 12, 2006
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  6. Weioo

    Weioo Notebook Geek

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    I did just that an hour ago. After being bounced around 3 different dell reps I hung up and called back and talked to somebody that was ACTUALLY helpful. She is having the CD sent to me next day air at no cost. About time I got off the phone with somebody who worked at Dell and was actually pleased.

    Thanks for the responses! :)
     
    Weioo, May 12, 2006
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  7. 05Edge

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    You should be pleased, those of us who planned ahead actually had to pay 10 dollars for the CD that you just got for free.
     
    05Edge, May 12, 2006
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    I planned ahead to order it without the CD cause I knew that I could get it for free with one e-mail after.
     
    Jumbie, May 12, 2006
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