Re: pc without windows Cd
- From: Bruce Chambers <bchambers@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2007 19:46:21 -0600
Cynanthis wrote:
Hi, I came across someone selling an inexpensive Dell pc. I already have 2 Dells so I guess I am familiar a litle with them. But the selling party said it doesnt have the OS cd so I am wondering if its worth getting. He said, it has the windows xp verification tag on the outside so he's pretty sure i can get microsoft to send me a xp cd if i really wanted it. IS that a fact?
No, it's not Microsoft will not provide support for OEM licenses. You'd have to get the replacement CD from the computeters manufacturer.
I have never had to do a reinstall on my other XP's (and dont know how), so I am needing a few opinions here. I havent seen this pc yet til I get a few ideas from you helpful persons. thanks in advance.
PS he said nothing is wrong from what he can see on the pc, other than some dust on the inside and that canned air could get rid of it. Is ALOT of dust a red flag, or no big deal.
With second-hand computers, especially if acquired from strangers but perhaps even if acquired from a family member or friend, your wisest course of action would definitely be to format the hard drives and start fresh. You don't want to get in trouble because the original owner may have filled the hard drive with kiddie porn, or have problems because the original owner downloaded/installed viruses or other malware.
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