Archived from groups: alt.sys.pc-clone.packardbell (
More info?)
"Elector" <elector@my-deja.com> wrote in message
news:Cjg1d.25514$2s.20022@twister.nyroc.rr.com...
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> "code_wrong" <tac@tac.ouch.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:1095029627.50285.0@despina.uk.clara.net...
> >A Packard Bell Club 85/a 's motherboard has packed in.
> > I can't find a replacement mobo (slot 1) ..So we need to
> > order a new base system.
> >
> > Will the Packard Bell supplied OS install Win98
> > into a non-Packard Bell system?
> >
> > I have not seen the disks yet
> > What disks were supplied with this PB model?
> >
> > cheeeaz
> > cw
> >
> >
>
> The chance is no it will not be able to be installed in another
> system. When the manufacturers make these systems they come with
> special programs and settings and all sorts of re-install information.
> (Much like HP, Compaq, and Dell do today)
>
> There have been cases where the inserting of the cd will look for
> certain values in the system in order for it to proceed. Other times
> some folks have stated that you may be able to extract the Windows OS
> from the supplied cd but that is an iffy circumstance. I have also
> seen where the cd will not do a thing since in some case folks have
> tried to use the manufacturers supplied cd/restore to show proof of
> ownership on an upgrade. It does not work.
>
> So I would say the answer is no, for all the above reasons.
>
> I hope that helped?
Thanks .. it pays to buy the full OS .. unfortunately my friend didn't ..
So that adds another £100 to my friends new system ... pah ..
most annoying ...
cw
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