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    XP Reinstallation Quick Question

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by wishicouldstunt, Aug 15, 2006.

  1. wishicouldstunt

    wishicouldstunt Notebook Enthusiast

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    Would it be possible (cause any problems) if I used the XP reinstallation CD that came with my Dell Notebook on my Dell Desktop?

    I can't find the reinstall CD that came with my desktop and I want to reformat so...
     
    wishicouldstunt, Aug 15, 2006
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  2. postmortem

    postmortem Notebook Consultant

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    if you know serial # for desktop, then yes for sure. If you still are running desktop, then you can easily find serial.

    OEM versions should be set up that you can't activate them on different computer; but I've heard that you still can install them on same brand... no guarantees there.
     
    postmortem, Aug 15, 2006
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    wishicouldstunt Notebook Enthusiast

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    Do you mean the serial number to run XP?
     
    wishicouldstunt, Aug 16, 2006
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  4. nickspohn

    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    If the CD came from Dell then yes, you can install that OS on any Dell computer without the key.
     
    nickspohn, Aug 16, 2006
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