Re: Format Hard Disk; Can't Identify Original XP Home Software
- From: sbp <sbp@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 3 Jun 2005 06:45:15 -0700
Thanks. Your answer was exactly what I needed to know.
"HillBillyBuddhist" wrote:
> "sbp" <sbp@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> |I have about 6 computers on a network; about 4 of them came installed with
> | Windows XP Home and included the OEM XP software on a CD. I put all of
> the
> | software disks bundled with the new computers in a drawer (along with the
> | original XP disks from 3 computers at my home), but didn't label which
> disk
> | was for which computer.
> |
> | Now, one of the XP Home Dell's is running too slowly. I've tried to
> remove
> | all the spyware I could find, redundant or unnecessary apps, etc., but
> it's
> | not helping. Something is sucking resources. I want to do a full format
> and
> | reinstall everything (data files are on the network, so just a matter of
> | reinstalling apps). I've done this with Windows 98 and ME, so I know the
> | basics. However, I know that XP doesn't allow software to be installed on
> a
> | computer other than the original. What do I do? When I go to reinstall
> the
> | XP from original OEM disks, I presume it will determine I'm not using the
> | right disk. Do I just keep loading them in until I find one that works?
> | What if I can't find it?
>
> Dell XP discs are BIOS locked to Dell computers and don't require
> activation. Any Dell XP Home disc will work. (it would be good to use one at
> the same Service Pack level if possible) It doesn't need to be the one
> specific to that computer. There is no "per computer specific" information
> on the disc(s).
>
> Use the Product Key on the sticker on the side of the computer. (bottom for
> laptops)
>
> The key you will find using Belarc, Everest, or any of a variety of
> keyfinders is a mass production "image" key. It is different than that which
> you will find on the sticker on each system and will not work for
> installation purposes.
>
> The Chipset and driver utilities found on the "Resource and Driver" CD(s)
> are system specific. If you cannot figure out which of those belong to which
> computer Dell makes them all available for download. Some drivers will
> likely be newer than the ones on CD so it may be prudent to download new
> ones anyway.
>
> Start @ http://support.dell.com/ Log in (or create an account) click
> "Downloads and Drivers" enter your service tag or model #.
>
> --
> Doug
>
> I'm not an MVP a VIP nor do I have ESP.
> I was just trying to help.
> Please use your own best judgment before implementing any suggestions or
> advice herein.
> No warranty is expressed or implied.
> Your mileage may vary.
> See store for details. :)
>
> Remove shoes to E-mail.
>
>
>
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