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Old 07-02-08   #1 (permalink)
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Hey

I have to reinstall Windows for a customer. They have a Dell machine and of course dell only comes with restore images. The customer expressed interest in a plain XP install, no Dell bloatware. Can I just use any copy of Windows XP and punch in their product key? or must I use the Dell Recovery Image?

Any info would be great, thanks!
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u can put in copy of windows and use their product key as long as its same product.

XP pro key - xp pro cd
xp home key - xp home cd

dell image crap just has nonesense stuff in it (software that comes with computer like Microsoft Works)
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Awesome thanks

It is XP Home and yes Dell loves their bloat!
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I'm better at drums on Rock Band, cause they're much closer to the real thing.

System: Main PC, Gaming
CPU
Althon X2 4000+ @2.94GHz		 Motherboard
MSI K9n Neo		 Memory
Dual Channel Kingston 2x1Gb 		Graphics Card
eVGA nVidia 8600GT SC
Hard Drive
Seagate 250Gb SATAII		 Sound Card
Onboard 8 Channel		 Power Supply
Sparkle Power 400 Watt		 Case
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CPU cooling
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