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    system restore cd!!

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by ArmyLaw, Aug 1, 2006.

  1. ArmyLaw

    ArmyLaw Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am buying a dell, and was wondering if I should pay the $10 and get teh system rerstore cd? Will I be alright with the symantec system recovery software? can I make my own cd? or is it a worthwhile investment. thnx
     
    ArmyLaw, Aug 1, 2006
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  2. Tim

    Tim Notebook Virtuoso

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    I would definately get the restore cd. Otherwise when you reformat windows all of the crapware from Dell will re-install.

    System recovery software only backs up your data. It does not reformat windows.
    Tim
     
    Tim, Aug 1, 2006
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    Struan Newbie

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    I heard the system restore cd is recommended because the symantec one makes your initial system occupy a large HD space with useless programs too
     
    Struan, Aug 1, 2006
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    cashmonee Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    I hate that companies do this now. You paid for a version of Windows when you bought your laptop, why don't they give you the disk? You have to request it AND pay for it. I really think these guys are getting away with highway robbery. To top it off many time the install disk they give you will install all the crapware! I think they should be requred to give you an actual Windows CD, not their junky restore disk. Sorry, this os just one of those things that I hate.

    You should give in a give them the $10. Or plan on buying an OEM disk or something because you wil want a Wndows install disk.
     
    cashmonee, Aug 1, 2006
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  5. Tim

    Tim Notebook Virtuoso

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    One reason why Asus and Compal rock. :p
    Tim
     
    Tim, Aug 1, 2006
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  6. ArmyLaw

    ArmyLaw Notebook Enthusiast

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    thnx guys i appreciate the advice, I will see if I can get it added to my order :(
     
    ArmyLaw, Aug 1, 2006
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  7. nferra2

    nferra2 Notebook Geek

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    You can get a free restore disc if you just call and ask for it.
     
    nferra2, Aug 12, 2006
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  8. Sykotic

    Sykotic Notebook Evangelist

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    I wish major OEMs would sell a computer that wasnt preinstalled with an OS. I know they have contracts with MS but I have never used the OS that came preinstalled. You are forced to pay for it, you cant sell it, and for me at least, most likely wont use it.
     
    Sykotic, Aug 12, 2006
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    vestige Notebook Consultant

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    You don't need to buy one. If you have a recovery cd/partition that creates the i386 folder on your hard drive then you can make a clean OEM disc using those. However that is incomplete. What is missing are the OEMBIOS files. You can however extract them from your system directory.

    After that you can create a normal OEM disc or unattended or slipstreamed.
     
    vestige, Aug 13, 2006
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    hello,

    i just got my inspiron 6400. it came with 2 cd (works 8.5 and McAfee Security center). am i missing the recovery system by symantec cd?

    thx
     
    TOTO, Sep 25, 2006
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  11. foosa123

    foosa123 adsfjldsajflkajsdfa

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    if you dont buy them then just order them when you first get the laptop, dell will deliver the disks free, and they come within a few days...thats what i did
     
    foosa123, Sep 25, 2006
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