Use Dell reinstallation dvd to restore another Dell?

Lcorrales5 · Feb 28, 2014

I really hope you guys can help. My sister needs to do a clean install on her dell laptop. She can't find the discs that came with her laptop. Can I use my disc and then just punch in the key that's under her laptop to recover her laptop?

I appreciate any and all help.

USAFRet · Feb 28, 2014

That will probably work. Depends on the differences between the laptops.

But if all she needs is the OS, then you can download the official Windows 7 ISO files from here:
http://www.w7forums.com/threads/official-windows-7-sp1-iso-image-downloads.12325/

Burn to DVD, install, and activate with the key printed on the bottom.

mbreslin1954 · Feb 28, 2014

It depends. Probably you can, IF you both have the same version of Windows. I did on with a Dell disc that came with an old Pentium IV and Windows XP. I successfully used it on another Dell that originally came with Windows XP. When used on another Dell it didn't even ask for the license key.

Lcorrales5 · Feb 28, 2014

Thanks a lot guys! I'm going to try my Dell disc first. If that doesn't work then I'll go with the iso.

KAM1964 · Jul 28, 2014

mbreslin1954 :

Hi
I was just wondering if I could get clarification on your post. We have a dell xp PC that we want to wipe and reload. We can't find any disk that came with it but would rather upgrade to windows 7 if we can. We have 3 reinstallation discs from various dells, some laptops, not sure if all are. Anyway, one is 32 bit, 2 are 64 bit. Do you think we can use these? Would it cause a problem to try? Thanks

USAFRet · Jul 28, 2014

KAM1964 :

mbreslin1954 :

Hi
I was just wondering if I could get clarification on your post. We have a dell xp PC that we want to wipe and reload. We can't find any disk that came with it but would rather upgrade to windows 7 if we can. We have 3 reinstallation discs from various dells, some laptops, not sure if all are. Anyway, one is 32 bit, 2 are 64 bit. Do you think we can use these? Would it cause a problem to try? Thanks

If you're going to change to Windows 7, you'll have to buy a license. Which will come with its own install disk.

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