I want to format my laptop and reinstall everything but I don’t have a Dell Product Recovery CD?
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I’m using a Dell laptop.
Do I really need to have a Dell Product Recovery CD to set up the laptop, the Windows all over again or a Microsoft Windows XP installation CD is fine?
Dell Product Recovery CD didn’t come with the laptop when I bought it.
All I have is the Microsoft Windows XP installation CD?
Should I buy a Dell Product Recovery CD.
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Hello,
You can order a free windows re-installation CD from Dell here.
http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/dellcare/en/backupcd_form?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&redirect=1
Or, if the Microsoft Windows CD is the same version that came installed on the system new, you can use that disk and enter the key number that is attached to the computer to activate it.
And Dell computers require a specific order for installing that I will paste below.
Note: Some devices may not function properly if the drivers are installed out of order.
Install your version of Windows.
Install the following software and drivers in the order listed below.
***** 1.***** Desktop System Software (DSS) or Notebook System Software (NSS) – A vital utility that provides critical updates and patches for the operating system. If you are reinstalling the operating system or updating all the computer’s drivers, it is imperative that this software be installed first.
This is located under the System and Configuration Utilities Category on the Drivers and Downloads page. The DSS or NSS may not be required for some systems that shipped with Windows Vista installed, or older systems that don’t offer DSS or NSS files. But if your download page has a DSS or NSS file, "It is required".
2. Chipset – Helps Windows control system board components and controllers. This is located under the Chipset Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.
3. Video Adapter – Enhances video performance. This is located under the Video Adapter Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.
4. Network Interface Card (NIC) – Enhances the network controller for Internet or network access. This is located under the Network Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.
5. Audio Adapter – Enables and enhances the audio controller. This is located under the Audio Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.
6. Modem – Allows dialup capability. This is located under the Communication Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.
7. Wireless Network Card – Enables and enhances the wireless network controller. This is located under the Network Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.
8. Touchpad, Pointer, Trackstick, Mice, and Keyboards – Enhances the pointing device features. This is located under the Mouse & Keyboards Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.
9. Other Devices
* Bluetooth Module
This is located under the Communication Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.
* Dell Wireless Mobile Broadband Cards
This is located under the Communication Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.
* PCMCIA/Smartcard controller
This is located under the Security Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.
Dell drivers and downloads page http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/. Input your service tag number to get the required drivers for your system, ‘as shipped’.
NOTE: If your system download page offers a DSS or NSS file in the ‘System and Configuration Utilities’ Category. And you have already tried to install some drivers, you will need to reboot in Safe Mode to install the DSS or NSS file, and the chipset. Then reboot the system and install the rest of the drivers in the correct order.
if you have windows xp installation disc, you’re in luck. you can install the operating system then download the corresponding drivers from the dell website. you might want to download them before hand since your network card won’t be working after reinstalling windows xp without the right drivers. if you don’t know how to do that, then yes you should buy the recovery disc.
You can make your our own install cd if you have a copy of xp laying around. The links below will get you started. You basically grab those 4 files off your current pre-activated setup and you can make your own pre-activated install cd. Just use the keys MS provides on the second link when it asks for the OEM key (it’s a stock key for OEM’s so it’s not pirated). Make sure you download all your drivers and have them burned to a cd or something too – or alternately you can integrate them into the install cd. If you poke around on that msfn site there’s plenty of info.
Forgot to add: There’s an install key on a sticker on your PC as well, but MS limits the installations on those so you’d have to end up calling the MS activation hotline to activate. Just roll your own cd and you won’t need to call.
dell Version with drivers disc or retail version and chase down drivers on net. Buy the recovery for your make and model it will save you alot of headaches