sub-zero Posted December 25, 2004 Share Posted December 25, 2004 My Dell computer's motherboard went bad. Instead of fixing it , I'd like to build a completely new system on my own. My concern is whether or not I could use the copy of Win XP, ( Dell's version that came with the computer), on my new system ? I've heard that you can't install it ( Dell's version ) on a machine that doesn't have a Dell motherboard . Is this true ? thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTDDesktop Posted December 25, 2004 Share Posted December 25, 2004 More likely you will not be able to use the Dell Windows restore, it is an OEM install that verifys that the motherboard has a Dell bios. Many computer mfg. use this kind of install. Gateway, Sony, Dell and HP/Compaq. The only way to reuse the installation cd is to purchase another Dell OEM motherboard. I had the same problem with gateway and I found a great number of sites that carry gateway replacement motherboards. Or I haven't tried it yet:But someone told me you can change the OEM info in the preinstallation to not look for a certain bios. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaclaz Posted December 26, 2004 Share Posted December 26, 2004 This might be of help:http://vbdotnet.home.comcast.net/XP_SP2.htm(How to make a full XP SP2 from a Dell Recovery CD)jaclaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripken204 Posted December 27, 2004 Share Posted December 27, 2004 if it is an OEM disk then u will not be able to install it on a different motherboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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