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    Removed Dell Media Direct partition

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by roly_f1, Jan 20, 2009.

  1. roly_f1

    roly_f1 Newbie

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    Hy!

    I've just bought a Dell Studio 1535 notebook, and when i'm installed windows vista, i deleted and formatted the media direct partition (don't knew what is it).

    How can i reinstall dell media direct? I need it, but I don't get a cd or dvd with media direct... Can anyone help me? Where can i find this cd or dvd image?
     
    roly_f1, Jan 20, 2009
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  2. PhoenixFx

    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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    I’m not sure about the new Media Direct versions, but if nothing has changed since what they used to ship with XPS M1330/M1530 Inspiron 1520 etc.. then you’ll have to reinstall windows all over again. Because Media Direct installer requires you to repartition the entire hard disk just to create the MD partition.

    Personally I wouldn't bother.. You can find much better media players for windows. If you want a free fancy looking full screen media player then use Windows Media Center.
     
    PhoenixFx, Jan 20, 2009
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