i bought an emachines last month at compusa. How come it doesn't come with a windows XP CD in case my PC needs a windows xp cd if i install new drivers or hardware? all it came with was a CD titled
"restore". does this mean i need to buy windows xp at retail price?
2006-08-20 09:25:30 · 8 answers · asked by 0821l_4a8^#y$855 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
You may also want to check if you can make your own recovery disks, meaning some manufactors( i.e Compaq) actually have a program installed into the computer that will allow you to make what is called "Recovery CD(s)" What this will do is pretty much the same thing as a destructive restore, but will allow you to upload the cpu files on to new hardware such as new hard drive.
Though the company/manufactorer may want you to buy this set of cds as well (which is a bummer)
Your best bet is to check the website of the computer manufactorer for more detailed and accurate information.
But in answer to your question,
NO, you should not have to rebuy XP unless you want to upgrade to XP Pro or something of that nature. Mainly because you have already bought the software when you bought the computer, it woud be with lack of a better word, wrong for them to "make" you buy xp at retail to restore the OS.
2006-08-20 13:39:25 · answer #1 · answered by John 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some manufacturers will also copy the files needed to install drivers, etc. to the c:\i386 directory on your hard disk.
I've also seen manufacturers store the Windows XP installation files in a hidden partition on the hard drive.
You will probably want to check the e-machines website. They should have a support faq page that will tell you what you need to do to install various drivers or to restore your system.
2006-08-20 09:37:59 · answer #2 · answered by reason1000 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. The restore CD is all you need. It has XP and everything on it to bring your EMachines back to factory shipped condition.
2006-08-20 09:31:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All you need to do is use the restore disc what it will do is in case of a problem put the restore disc in and it will restore windows back into its factory defaults.
2006-08-20 09:35:48 · answer #4 · answered by Mike 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeap.they r getting cheap.when u ask them , they'll just tell u that u don't need it coz u hav restore.in reality , u still need the window disc in some cases.may b u can ask them to give u with a cheaper price coz u r buying the pc.
2006-08-20 09:34:30 · answer #5 · answered by cellular 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It probably won't paintings; it got here with the Dell as a gadget restoration disc for the Dell and it assessments the gadget on the initiating; because of the fact it won't experience the Dell it is going to maximum in all probability no longer paintings.
2016-10-02 08:10:59 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to buy a windows cd for your comnputer to install things from windows now right click on my computer icon click on properties and it will tell you what version of windows xp you have thats the version you need to buy then you can install stuff make sure you buy a retail version of windows xp and not a oem version you need to take a note down of what version is on your computer
right click my computer icon click on properties then you will see what version is install then thats the version you need to buy if you dont buy the right version your going to have problem's
2006-08-20 09:35:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea what the first guy said. Also you won't need that disc when you install drivers or hardware. you just need your restore disc for a worst case senario
2006-08-20 09:34:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋