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    Question about dell

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by congoc, Aug 14, 2008.

  1. congoc

    congoc Notebook Enthusiast

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    I was just wondering when i ordered my studio 15, i looked at my order i seen

    Installation DECLINE INSTALL
    [900-9987]

    Now im new to laptops and someone mentioned u have the option to install vista yourself or have dell do it for u?
    Well id rather dell do it for me but im afraid of what decline install means
     
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  2. lotta221211

    lotta221211 Notebook Evangelist

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    Is Windows Vista mentioned in your config?

    If so, the CDs should be included with the order. Throw up the config and let's check it out.
     
    lotta221211, Aug 14, 2008
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  3. congoc

    congoc Notebook Enthusiast

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    Studio 15
    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T8100 (2.1GHz/800Mhz FSB/3MB cache), Genuine Windows® Vista Home Premium Edition SP1 $1,438.00 1 $1,438.00
    Studio 15 Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T8100 (2.1GHz/800Mhz FSB/3MB cache)
    [223-7866]

    System Color Option Graphite Grey with Black U-Trim
    [320-6464]

    Memory 4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 667MHz
    [311-8612]

    Built-in Keyboard Options Back-lit Keyboard
    [330-0498]

    LCD Panel Hi Resolution/Bright, glossy widescreen 15.4 WLED display (1440x900)
    [320-6869]

    Video Card 256MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3450
    [320-6516]

    Video Memory Windows Vista™ Premium
    [310-8628]

    Hard Drive 250GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
    [341-6692]

    Operating System Genuine Windows® Vista Home Premium Edition SP1
    [330-0495]
    [420-5769]
    [420-6436]
    [420-7622]
    [420-8223]
    [420-8566]
    [420-9100]
    [463-2282]

    Adobe Software Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 8.1
    [420-7468]

    Combo or DVD+RW Drive 8X Slot Load CD / DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive)
    [313-6229]
    [330-0496]
    [420-8183]

    Sound Card High Definition Audio 2.0
    [313-4783]

    Wireless Networking Cards Dell Wireless 1397 802.11g Half Mini-Card
    [430-2930]

    Camera Module Integrated 2.0M Pixel Webcam
    [320-6653]

    Office Productivity Software (Pre-Installed) Microsoft Works
    [420-8051]

    Anti-Virus/Security Suite (Pre-installed) McAfee SecurityCenter with anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, 24-months
    [410-1162]

    Battery Options 6 Cell Battery
    [312-0694]

    Service 1 Year Return to Depot Service and Technical Support
    [901-0397]
    [901-0540]
    [920-5080]
    [950-9057]

    Direct Line DataSafe Online Backup 3GB
    [987-4817]
    [988-0099]

    Installation DECLINE INSTALL
    [900-9987]

    Processor Branding Intel® Centrino® Processor
    [330-1062]

    Fingerprint Reader Biometric Fingerprint Reader
    [313-6224]
    [420-8312]

    ISP Please contact me with more details
    [465-8687]

    Media Center Enhancements Dell Travel Remote Control, IR
     
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  4. congoc

    congoc Notebook Enthusiast

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    so therefore they install vista for me ?
     
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    lotta221211 Notebook Evangelist

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    Well you will definitely get Vista.

    Did you somehow choose to not allow Dell to install Vista for you? I haven't seen that DECLINE INSTALL before - Dell pre-installs Vista on all of their laptops. Give Dell a call and ask.
     
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  6. congoc

    congoc Notebook Enthusiast

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    i didnt touch nothing that was just a part of it
     
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  7. IrstblBlis

    IrstblBlis Notebook Geek

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    I'm pretty sure that's in reference to having someone come install/set-up your computer in your home- an option more likely to be used for a desktop computer.
     
    IrstblBlis, Aug 14, 2008
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    kurtus55 Notebook Enthusiast

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    IrstblBlis has got it exactly right........like if u try and customize a desktop config, home installation is an option , thus with a laptop no installation is necessary (declined)
     
    kurtus55, Aug 14, 2008
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  9. congoc

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    so therefore its already installed right :D
     
    congoc, Aug 14, 2008
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