Restore CD question

[nowb2509]

Hi,

I have a dell 2400 and another one from my work with no OS. But I have the restore cds and the os cd, Will that work?

 

[linney]

Will what work?

Using Dell Windows XP install CD to install on another computer?

http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=48261

http://www.google.com/search?q=using+a+restore+cd+on+another+machine+xp&rls=com.microsoft:

Replacement of CD or Product Keys.

To replace a CD or Product Key, you must contact PSS. To locate the appropriate phone number for your product, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;EN-US;CNTACTMS

326246 - How to Replace Lost, Broken, or Missing Microsoft Software or Hardware

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;326246&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

 

[ArizonaGeek]

Since Dell stores their Windows Keys in the BIOS, I have had no problems using one Dell Windows disk for all my PC's. The only problem I have run into is that on the newer machines with SATA DVD/CD ROMS I cant use the older XP disks. They just don't have the SATA drivers at load up. If you don't have a SATA ROM drive you shouldn't have any problem. We have about 40 Dell desktops and laptops on our network and all were installed with the same 2 or 3 XP disks.

Cheers
Rob

The answer is always "PEBKAC!