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    Question re 'Windows 7 Resource DVD (+ additional £5)'

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by parajba, Jul 17, 2010.

  1. parajba

    parajba Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    I have a quick question...it might have already been answered before but I can't find the answer.

    It is possible to pay £5 and get a Windows Resource DVD while ordering a Dell 1558.

    Is this the same as a fresh copy of Windows 7? i.e. When I re-install the OS (to get rid of all the bloatware/freeware etc), will this DVD do the job as if I were to buy a fresh copy of Windows 7 from, let's say, PC World?

    Thanks in advance for your help!
     
    parajba, Jul 17, 2010
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  2. Jedis

    Jedis Notebook Consultant

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    Don't pay extra. Fill out the form online after ordering the computer and the dvd will be shipped for free.
     
    Jedis, Jul 17, 2010
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  3. MrSpock2002

    MrSpock2002 Notebook Evangelist

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    Do you happen to have the link?
     
    MrSpock2002, Jul 17, 2010
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  4. Jedis

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    Jedis, Jul 18, 2010
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  5. Jedis

    Jedis Notebook Consultant

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    And yes, it's the same as a fresh, retail Windows 7 dvd. I just installed several weeks ago and the only branding was the Dell logo in the Control Panel. Everything else was pristine.
     
    Jedis, Jul 18, 2010
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  6. parajba

    parajba Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks everybody for the kind replies, but the link provided in the other thread doesn't work...
     
    parajba, Jul 24, 2010
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  7. Robin24k

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    I think the free DVD link might only be available for US customers. Call technical support and see if they can send one out to you.
     
    Robin24k, Jul 24, 2010
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  8. Jedis

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    Link works fine here. It must be your region, as stated above.
     
    Jedis, Jul 25, 2010
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