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Dell OS reinstallation CD

post #1 of 24
7/21/06 at 2:34pm
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for some unknown reason,
i had dell send me out a new OS reinstallation CD, originally it came with MCE and they sent me out XP Pro sp2,
if i want to reinsall how would i do it without a key, assuming that my MCE key is different from XP Pro? or do i just wait and have them send out another disc?

then, is this new disc worth (financially) anything?

are dell discs worth (financially) anything?
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post #2 of 24
7/21/06 at 3:19pm
Just call them back up and tell them if they don't send you an MCE disk, you'll call a manager and complain.
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post #3 of 24
7/21/06 at 3:47pm
It's usually pretty easy to get new Cds from dell
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post #4 of 24
7/21/06 at 8:37pm
Threatening to complain to a manager would be excessive. Just ask for a set of CDs that you should have gotten with your system. They'll send them out without a problem.
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post #5 of 24
7/22/06 at 11:51am
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so for the CD of XP Pro, that i have, is it any use to me? if so how would i find a key for it?
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post #6 of 24
7/22/06 at 12:00pm
The disk itself isn't worth anything without a key. OEM licenses are tied to the original hardware they were installed on. Those licenses live AND DIE with that hardware, they cannot be transferred to another system legally. The disks are just media, it's the license/key that you need to buy.
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post #7 of 24
7/22/06 at 2:11pm
Shh.... dont tell anyone, but i've successfully used a Dell Windows XP Pro cd to install on a dell computer that came with Windows XP home. And it didnt even ask for a key.
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post #8 of 24
7/22/06 at 3:13pm
Do they even ask for a key when install?
My OEM doesn't.
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post #9 of 24
7/22/06 at 3:15pm
I have an MCE2005 DVD I'll trade you for the XP Pro
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post #10 of 24
7/22/06 at 3:37pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by nev_neo
Shh.... dont tell anyone, but i've successfully used a Dell Windows XP Pro cd to install on a dell computer that came with Windows XP home. And it didnt even ask for a key.

From the Windows XP pro manual that comes with the Dell reinstallation CD:

"The Microsoft operating system Certificate of Authenticity (COA) is a multicolored label located on the side or bottom of your computer. The COA contains a product key code, which might be required to complete the operating system setup"
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post #11 of 24
7/22/06 at 5:08pm
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Originally Posted by Q56_Monster
From the Windows XP pro manual that comes with the Dell reinstallation CD:

"The Microsoft operating system Certificate of Authenticity (COA) is a multicolored label located on the side or bottom of your computer. The COA contains a product key code, which might be required to complete the operating system setup"
Yes...thats what it says in print. But it has never asked me for a product code. no activation.. nothing !!
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post #12 of 24
7/22/06 at 5:23pm
yeah, that's basically what Q56 said. He just had a little more subtlety...
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post #13 of 24
7/22/06 at 7:31pm
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*he says ever so quietly, so not to arouse suspition*

i have in front of me:
(all new never used)
- 8 CyberLink PowerDVD Software CDs
- 14 CyberLink PowerDVD 5.5 Software CDs
- 8 CyberLink PowerDVD 5.7 Software CDs
- 4 Sonic RecordNow 7.3 Deluxe Software CDs
- 26 Dell Optiplex Resource CDs
shhh, and the best part,
- 26 XP Pro sp2 CDs (in a sealed pack, just disc)
- 9 XP Pro sp2 CDs (with book, in a sealed pack)

and no, i didnt steal them,

whats the chances of me making a few bucks?

(im not selling them here in this forum, just asking whether im able to sell them)
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post #14 of 24
7/22/06 at 10:32pm
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Originally Posted by Pine Sol
*he says ever so quietly, so not to arouse suspition*

i have in front of me:
(all new never used)
- 8 CyberLink PowerDVD Software CDs
- 14 CyberLink PowerDVD 5.5 Software CDs
- 8 CyberLink PowerDVD 5.7 Software CDs
- 4 Sonic RecordNow 7.3 Deluxe Software CDs
- 26 Dell Optiplex Resource CDs
shhh, and the best part,
- 26 XP Pro sp2 CDs (in a sealed pack, just disc)
- 9 XP Pro sp2 CDs (with book, in a sealed pack)

and no, i didnt steal them,

whats the chances of me making a few bucks?

(im not selling them here in this forum, just asking whether im able to sell them)


I think you would be violating "just a few" laws! ( and that's not a middle finger, just a nono)
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post #15 of 24
7/22/06 at 10:46pm
ok well here is the skinny

1. Windows installs on a dell don't ask for a CD key if its a dell disk
2. It won't install properly or legally on a non dell system (prompts you for a key)
3. Dell monitors these forums heavilly
4. I doubt you can make much if anything seeing as how there are coppies of those disks floating all over the net
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post #16 of 24
7/22/06 at 11:51pm
hmm, need a trying to speak softly on an internet forum is like winning the special olympics picture right about now...
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post #17 of 24
7/23/06 at 4:49am
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fair enough then, more curious then anything, i come across alot of stuff like this, and i cant help but wonder if its worth anything.

so then let me say,

anyone want some?

its just junk to me, if not then i will throw it all out.
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post #18 of 24
7/23/06 at 4:51am
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Originally Posted by Pine Sol
fair enough then, more curious then anything, i come across alot of stuff like this, and i cant help but wonder if its worth anything.

so then let me say,

anyone want some?

its just junk to me, if not then i will throw it all out.

Sure. I'll take whatever you don't want.... PM me for my address.
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post #19 of 24
7/23/06 at 4:59am
Dell has made it that when you install a Dell labeled OS disk, it will never ask you to activate the software. The disk has some tweak in the install that knows that you are running an authentic dell. And what that means is that if you have a Dell XP Pro disk and a MCE license, the Pro disk will install just like you had it naturally. No questions asked. No key needed.

This also works with every version of XP. home, pro, mce...
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post #20 of 24
7/23/06 at 5:03am
Yeah..... Their are actually 2 keys on the disc. One is under "Unattend.txt" and the other "WINNT.sif". One of the keys is garbage, the other is the actual OEM 'no-need-to-activate-windows-garbage-security-feature' aka the key of all keys......
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