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    Using old restore CDs on a new computer?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by DragonRider862, Aug 14, 2008.

  1. DragonRider862

    DragonRider862 Notebook Guru

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    I'm planning on buying a Gateway P-7811 FX in the next couple of days. The only problem is that it comes with Vista (which I really don't want) and doesn't come with Microsoft Office (which I really need). However, the Dell Latitude D620 I bought a couple years ago came with reinstallation CDs for Windows XP and Microsoft Office (along with various drivers and whatnot which are probably incredibly outdated by now), which I still have. Would I be able to use either or both of these on my new computer without having to buy them again?

    I'm sure this is a really stupid and obvious question, but I don't know much about this kind of stuff.
     
    DragonRider862, Aug 14, 2008
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    won't work--to put it simply
     
    *Daystar*, Aug 14, 2008
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  3. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Those CDs are OEM...cannot legally be done. Thread closed.

    You need a retail XP install.
     
    Greg, Aug 14, 2008
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