Can i use dell reinstallation cd

If you do not input a legitimate key then eventually you will increasingly lose functionallity. Good Luck. Seems the most good this will do me is get my computer back up and running. The whole reason I am doing this is the non-dell desktop has crashed on me, and its going to meed a full reinstall.

I figured this was a good time to put windows 7 on it. So, everything should work ok, and get me going for 30 days at least though?

I would like if I can at least use the disk to do the install, then within 30 days buy another win 7 key. Any legit key should work, correct? Or, is it going to be wanting some special Dell key? That depends on the type of "upgrade" disk. If it is a Microsoft upgrade disk, you can upgrade any qualifying OS on any machine.

If it is a Dell-branded upgrade disk, my experience with OEM media is that it will not work on a non-Dell machine. This is all theoretical on my part, as I haven't done this myself, so I hope it works out for you. Not necessarily That's a pretty strong 4 to be running at that clock speed. I think mine is at 2. Plus, I can't go over 1. I lost the use of my printer and scanner as well. There were no drivers or alternate drivers for each. I still think he should stay with XP. Maybe my new virus protection is making it worse.

Now I'm thinking of putting an SSD in one of the other computers also an i5 chip and wanted to know if I can use the same installation disk but the key code from the 2 computer. As I understand it, the disk is keyed to Dell proprietary codes on the motherboard.

Both computers have Foxxconn B75 mobos but that's as far as I can take the comparison. Go to Solution. View solution in original post. I should have thought of that. This machine has home premium and the other is WinPro. Looks like either a new disk or a migration.

Thanks, sh. You can also download a "retail" ISO to install with, then activate using the Product Key on the system over the phone with Microsoft, not Dell :. Once you Reinstall using the Digital River. Browse Community. Did you mean:. Last reply by lambo2 Unsolved. Thanks in anticipation.

All forum topics Previous Topic Next Topic. Replies 5. Given that the CD key is on that sticker, it's a moot discussion I thought as much - just needed to hear confirmation from someone else. Post Reply. Top Contributor. Dell Support Resources.