Please help me with Windows XP: Home Edition

[Monorail Man]

How it works, is that there is OEM copies of WinXP, and Retail copies of WinXP. THe OEMs (like Dell), have a different set of Keys than the Retail set.

Legally, you would need to obtain the new disk from Dell, not Microsoft. Call Dell tech. support, and useally they'll send you a new disk for about $10.

[wendybeth]

Dude! Last spring, we got a Dell!

So, if what MM suggests doesn't work out, PM me.

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by Monorail Man

How it works, is that there is OEM copies of WinXP, and Retail copies of WinXP. THe OEMs (like Dell), have a different set of Keys than the Retail set.

Legally, you would need to obtain the new disk from Dell, not Microsoft. Call Dell tech. support, and useally they'll send you a new disk for about $10.

Recently had to purchase the Restore disks for my boss's son's HP notebook (same situation as the 'Bog). They reemed him for $100+ for the six disks.

[FEJ]

Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

Recently had to purchase the Restore disks for my boss's son's HP notebook (same situation as the 'Bog). They reemed him for $100+ for the six disks.

That sucks
It only cost $15 for the 2 DVD's for my Vaio.

[Chernabog]

Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

Recently had to purchase the Restore disks for my boss's son's HP notebook (same situation as the 'Bog). They reemed him for $100+ for the six disks.

Supposedly they are sending me a copy of XP for free (I had to give a sob story over the phone). In any case, they didn't take down my credit card number. If Dell sends it with a bill then, as we lawyers like to say.... they can sue my ass. Tee hee!

Getting sued tickles!