HB35G :
i have a dell xps 400 from 2006, when i got it the os was corrupted and i had to format the drive so now i dont have the restore partition, does anyone know where to get a restore disk without having to beg dell for one and pay 90$?
look for windows key sticker on the PC . then install the system from any Windows DVD/Iso / flash ...
you can download the drivers from DELL site and install them as well.
You dont need recovery CD.
after you finish everything , make your own recovery flash or DVD using any free recovery/imaging program around.
I like this one
https://backstage.paragon-software.com/free/br-free/