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post #1 of 7
7/2/05 at 10:46pm
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I know its a pain in the ass to post this stuff here but i really need to know, if im gonna format my hdd and reinstall or anything, how do I go about doing it without any help from dell (since they stopped redestributing the win cds and boot cds)? I guess ill need to find a win xp boot disk but what about my OS? I mean its killer to get any help on this! THanks
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post #2 of 7
7/2/05 at 10:53pm
You can burn a copy of the OS. There will be an option listed on the start menu all programs. I burned my copy. It contains the OS but no dell drivers. As far as formatting, I don't think it needs to be done. I always just remove what I don't need and use a registry cleaner. I defragment afterward.
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post #3 of 7
7/2/05 at 11:16pm
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Originally Posted by larryc2
You can burn a copy of the OS. There will be an option listed on the start menu all programs. I burned my copy. It contains the OS but no dell drivers. As far as formatting, I don't think it needs to be done. I always just remove what I don't need and use a registry cleaner. I defragment afterward.

I didnt see the option on my programs , where exactly did you find yours?
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post #4 of 7
7/2/05 at 11:20pm
I wish I could tell you. I have had my laptop since April. After it is done the option disappears. You can only do it once. There was a blue card that came with my computer that outlined the instructions. Hopefully, some of the helpful members of the forum will be abe to lend some assistance.
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post #5 of 7
7/2/05 at 11:23pm
Dell Accessories Menu
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post #6 of 7
7/2/05 at 11:45pm
http://www.notebookforums.com/showth...t=dell+restore
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http://www.notebookforums.com/showth...t=dell+restore
http://www.notebookforums.com/showth...t=dell+restore
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post #7 of 7
7/3/05 at 1:10am
copy os cd. restart press F12 and follow directions.
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