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    XP Clean Install Questions

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by BigfootsMonk, Oct 15, 2005.

  1. BigfootsMonk

    BigfootsMonk Newbie

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    Hi,

    I have read the sticky several times but still have one question remaining:

    About the XP CD, does it have to be the Dell XP CD order from Dell or burned from Dell or in anyway obtained from Dell? Or can it be a regular XP CD ordered off newegg and such?

    Thanks,
    Horace
     
    BigfootsMonk, Oct 15, 2005
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  2. Amber

    Amber Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    You can use a regular XP CD. I suggested to get the CD from Dell because most users don't like to buy a new CD, but if you already own a XP CD or want to buy a new one, it will work.
     
    Amber, Oct 15, 2005
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    You can order on from NewEgg, but since you already have a license, I don't see the point in paying the extra $90.
     
    ZaZ, Oct 15, 2005
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