I bought a Dell computer a couple months ago. It came with all the Driver cd`s. When I use the windows xp disk it came with, it doesn`t install my sound drivers or any drivers at all. it came with other disks for the drivers. So I guess the windows xp disk they gave me is nothing but a windows xp disk. If I tried to use that disk to install windows xp on an other compuer, will it work? or is it only going to work for dell computers? My guess, I think it should work on an another computer sence its just a windows cd. but on the disk, it does say DELL on it. Please and thank you for the answers.
2007-02-15 12:39:26 · 10 answers · asked by xanttx 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Yes it works. As long as you know the 25 digit Product key then It will work. Go look on top of your computers tower and you should see the sticker. Copy down that 25 digit product key and then go to this link and follow these steps @ the link below http://www.windowsxpprofessional.windowsreinstall.com/installxpcdoldhdd/indexfullpage.htm
It will no ask for the product key. But when you go to activate it you MUST click change product key and then enter the product key on your dell computers sticker located on top of the tower.
2007-02-15 12:46:08 · answer #1 · answered by Questions 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is unlikely, as the CD key may be registered for Dell OEM installations. If you can get it to install on another computer, you will still have to enter an activation code within 30 days or the system will not come up. The code would have been used already for the installation on the computer you have. This is the Microsoft FAQ on the activiation code details.
http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/activation_faq.mspx
2007-02-15 17:38:05 · answer #2 · answered by FM 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From the sounds of it, you have a useable version of XP. You will still need an XP key, which should be on the Authentication sticker on the side or back of the computer box.
There are many versions, so not all keys will work with all versions...for example version sp1 has a predefined group of keys and version sp2 has its own predefined set of keys. They are not interchangable.
Once you start the install, you have to finish it, or you will be stuck in a partial install boot up situation....ugly.
Keep in mind, if you cannot validate your key, (one registration per mac address) then you cannot get your updates.
Good Luck
2007-02-15 12:52:53 · answer #3 · answered by teckguy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"If I tried to use that disk to install windows xp on an other compuer, will it work?"
No it won't it's designed to work with a dell computer.
2007-02-15 13:12:42 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No because this CD contains only limited numbers device driver which are required for Dell only.
2007-02-15 12:44:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's weird!! i spoke to dell about my desktop inspiron 530 and told them i am having problems with vista and that i want to goto xp. they said they will send me a xp disc and i recieved that yesterday. it is windows xp professional too so what a bonus!! i offered to pay for it but they sent it free by next day courier too. and the kind lady that phoned me also emailed me the drivers i need for xp unbelievable service or what, excellent and in shock
2016-05-24 05:12:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you require an operating system install UBUNTU. It's free, reliable and up to date. Plus you will get all of the software FREE!!!
If the computer has 256MB of RAM get a full version. If less, get XUBUNTU
2007-02-15 16:25:00 · answer #7 · answered by hitechsleuth 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
nope it wont because dell has things that only work with there computers
2007-02-15 12:46:32 · answer #8 · answered by TheWeakLink 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope it won't....
I've tried it'll just tell u that it is made for dell
2007-02-15 12:43:11 · answer #9 · answered by Mike C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good question, dell monkees around so much with stuff, dont know.
2007-02-15 12:43:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋