XP Reinstall

Discussion in 'Networking and Security' started by Joe, Sep 4, 2006.

  1. jebara

    jebara Guest

    If i were you i would pay the 20 dollars shipping and get them. Eventually they will stop carrying them, and also its better then pay 200 dollars for windows xp cds from microsoft. I usually store all my cds in a safe place, just in case i need them.
     
    #11     Sep 6, 2006
  2. Or may I recommend...:D Give windoz the boot and go with Linux for free.

    I know, I know... but I love it so. :D
     
    #12     Sep 6, 2006
  3. gnome

    gnome

    I will NEVER go with Linux! YOU CAN'T MAKE ME!
     
    #13     Sep 6, 2006
  4. To each their own, gnome :)
     
    #14     Sep 6, 2006
  5. gnome

    gnome

    My most important software doesn't have a Linux version...
     
    #15     Sep 6, 2006
  6. Which is?
     
    #16     Sep 6, 2006
  7. gnome

    gnome

    Metastock
     
    #17     Sep 6, 2006
  8. Yeah, huh...when are they gonna learn...:D

    Hey.. I know! Roll your own.
     
    #18     Sep 6, 2006
  9. Joe

    Joe

    Ok ok, so here is the deal.

    Its a compaq computer, that needs windows reinstalled.

    I have the oem cd from dell.

    When you try to reinstall the oem cd on a dell it asks you for the windows key.

    The Key for the dell is on the outside of the cpu (or box). Its the sticker that says windows certified product etc...

    The question is the compaq has the same sticker with a key on it (different numbers of course). I'm wondering if that when the CD asks me for the Key can i put the compaq windows sticker into the dell windows CD??? The out side of the CD has dell written all over it. But on the inside I could find no reference to the manufacture.
     
    #19     Sep 6, 2006
  10. gnome

    gnome

    I don't think it will work. The Compaq almost certainly had "its own OEM version" originally installed.

    All you can do is spend the time and try.
     
    #20     Sep 6, 2006