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    anyone have Dell MediaDirect repair CD? e1505

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by syxbit, Apr 11, 2006.

  1. syxbit

    syxbit Notebook Evangelist

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    mine didn't come with one.
    i called dell, and they wanted to charge me $10
    can anyone make an image so i can just DL it off them?


    edit, nevermind
    guess you can DL it from dell's website, and burn it
    now why didn't dells CSR tell me that???? :mad:
     
    syxbit, Apr 11, 2006
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  2. Nebbie

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    it would be nice for someone to make available the "Installation" cd image, not the "Repair". That would be so handy, I don't get why dell doesn't provide that. I guess they don't want their technology so readily available.

    Neb
     
    Nebbie, Apr 11, 2006
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  3. 21st Hermit

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    Neb

    Its available at NotebookForums > Dell > Core Duo
    > Look for a MediaDirect thread.

    Unless you purchased a new HD, why would you need the reinstall CD? You can't delete MD inasmuch as its on a HPA of your HD.

    BTW its very large, ~500MB on the CD and 337MB zipped.

    Hermit
     
    21st Hermit, Apr 11, 2006
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  4. MarkMcK

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    I'd have to second that....

    The Reinstallation CD should NOT be used unless you have replaced your hard drive.

    A repair CD (either make it yourself, or use the utility that's on Dell's Resource CD) is what you need.

    Mark
     
    MarkMcK, Apr 11, 2006
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    Where did you download it from. I can't find it
     
    gridtalker, Apr 11, 2006
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  6. 21st Hermit

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    Use this search term at Dell "E1505 MediaDirect" it'll be there.

    Hermit
     
    21st Hermit, Apr 11, 2006
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    Now I get it!! Theres a difference between the Media Direct repair CD and the Media Direct Intsallation CD. The repair CD is on the dells support website and the installation when is available for $10 by calling dell and asking for one. I was wondering why people were shelling out 10 dollars for something I thought they could download for free. Also when I want to repair my media direct, does it have to be repaired in the beggining startup of the system. Like i have to press fn f12 or something. Or can I just boot it up in windows?
     
    AnimCreed, Apr 11, 2006
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  8. 21st Hermit

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    It's essentially a DOS boot floppy, only on a CD, no floppy drive. So yes you need to boot from the CD, meaning F12. Be sure you get an F: prompt.

    Hermit
     
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  9. Nebbie

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    Thanks, I found it. How I see it is that one day I might need that cd, so it's good to have it lying around.

    Neb
     
    Nebbie, Apr 11, 2006
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  10. AnimCreed

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    Is there a certain way I must burn the Dell Media Direct CD to work... I just usd nero and burned the app...it really small.
     
    AnimCreed, Apr 12, 2006
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  11. Nebbie

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    just use "burn image" function under the tools? menu and open that file then burn. Yes it's very small.

    Neb
     
    Nebbie, Apr 12, 2006
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