Re: XP on Dell 160 OptiPlex motherboard???
- From: Bruce Chambers <bchambers@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 09 Jul 2007 12:23:57 -0600
Jethro wrote:
Would the version of XP on a machine with a Dell 160 OptiPlex
motherboard be different than a standard Windows XP (Home or Pro)?
Well, Dell's OEM installation CDs are specifically designed to install only on Dell hardware, as an anti-piracy measure, and usually contain the necessary device drivers specific to the model Dell for which they're intended. So, yes, Dell's OEM CDs are different from any other computer Manufacturer's OEM CDs and the generic retail installation CDs.
I am wondering if a standard XP disk would install and run okay on
that motherboard.
If by "standard" you mean a retail WinXP installation CD, certainly. You will need to download and have ready to install the proper device drivers for the motherboard's chipset and any other integrated components.
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