About Ray Barham Expertise I can answer just about any question that there is when it comes to anything windows related. I have been a computer technician for about 7 years now and I have the knowledge and experience to provide very detailed answers to situations that may be common, everyday problems or issues that the tech at the local best buy couldn't answer.
Experience I have been in the computer industry for 7 years. In my years in this field, I've served as a computer technician, a consultant, a network engineer, a salesman and both inside and outside technical work.
Organizations I am the owner / operator of Xtreme PC, located in Elkhart, IN. We specialize in computer repair for a fraction of the cost. We have developed a way to get a computer fixed and shipped back to the customer for less that the local shop in their city would be able to do it for. And we have a 4 business day return policy.
Education/Credentials I completed all the course to become a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, but I stopped after the first test because I found that I wouldn't make any more money with all 7 test completed as I was making with one
Past/Present Clients I used to be an expert here. I just got so busy that I couldn't keep up with the amount of questions
I currently have a Dell Dimension 2400 with all the restore disks that came with the computer.
I want to get a used Dell laptop or another desktop. However, many used systems, (including most from Dell auctions)sell the CPU, the keyboard, and mouse (but no operating system).
My questions are:
Can I use the restore disks from my old computer (with Windows XP Home) to put an operating system on the used Dell that I buy ? and, Can I just install the operating system and nothing else ?
Finally, can I put the XP on a "Non-Dell product" ?
Thanks,
Another Ray
Answer Ray,
No, you can't use the restore disk that came w/ you pc. They code it so that it only works w/ the original motherboard, hard drive and cpu.
Yes, you can purchase a copy of xp and install it on the laptop.
As far as installing just the OS, unfortunately, Dell doesn't give you that option. They suck. LOL
