[Tfug] OT: shameless parts trafficking

[Malcolm Schmerl]

I doubt that would work since the original Dell BIOS won't be present.

On 08/16/2010 09:46 PM, Angus Scott-Fleming wrote:
> On 14 Aug 2010 at 0:52, Malcolm Schmerl  wrote:
>
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>> Does anybody out there have a 64 bit version of Windows XP they'd be
>> willing to part with or copy. If so, please contact me off list. Malcolm
>>      
> On 15 Aug 2010 at 20:44, Malcolm Schmerl  wrote:
>
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>> Really, I'm sure it's not true. Microsoft wants their dollar. My situation
>> is an odd one. I'm rebuilding a Dell Dimension 3000 for someone, basically
>> changing the motherboard, memory and processor, but not original Dell parts.
>> The case does have a license on it. What to do?
>>      
> You need to find someone with a Dell who had 64-bit Windows XP OEM and still
> has the original media which you can copy.  You could then restore the OS from
> the original media.  You could also download all the original drivers from the
> Dell website, but since you're changing motherboard you will probably need
> different drivers.  The Dell website doesn't offer replacement factory media
> that I could find, but you might give them a call and see if you can order it
> anyway.
>
>      General Customer Service Questions: 1-800-456-3355 Mon-F 7am-7pm
>
> I have Dell OEM XP Pro media, but it's 32-bit, not 64-bit.
>
> If you still have the original Dell HDD, there might be a "restore" image on
> the drive in a (possibly hidden) partition, or in D:\RECOVERY.  Search the Dell
> forums at "Desktop - Dell Community"
> http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/desktop/default.aspx for other
> people with similar needs.  See for example
>
>     "how to restore dell dimension 3000 to factory settings -
>     Microsoft OS Forum - Software&  Operating Systems - Dell Community"
> http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/software-os/f/3524/t/19267286.aspx
>
>      If you don't have the restore partition and can't fix it, the only thing
>      you can do is find the CDs that should have been shipped with the computer
>      and restore the system manually.  If you don't have the Dell Windows
>      Reinstallation CD, you can ask for one here:  Dell Replacement Disks.
>
> You may be able to order them yourself:
> ============= Included Stuff Follows =============
>      Dell Customers can now request a set of backup discs containing the
>      factory-installed operating system as well as the device drivers and
>      utilities specific to your system.
>
>          * Requests are limited to one (1) set of backup discs per system purchased.
>      * The backup discs requested must match the operating system that was
>      factory installed on the original order.
>
> ============= Included Stuff Ends =============
> Seen here:
> http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/dellcare/en/backupcd _form?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&redirect=1
>
> You will need the Dell Service Tag, a 7-character code that should be on a
> sticker on the back of your Dimension 3000, or the Express Service Code, a
> numeric code that should be on the same sticker.
>
> HTH
>
> Angus
>
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