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08-09-2005 at 11:28:47 PM

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I just purchased an Inspiron 600M, with XP Pro. No OS disk, just a
cardboard representation of a CD/DVD with instructions as how to restore
the OS.

I'm going to contact Dell to see about getting the OS on a disk.

Tom S.
Houston, TX

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08-09-2005 at 11:28:48 PM

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Tom Simchak wrote:
>
> I just purchased an Inspiron 600M, with XP Pro. No OS disk, just a
> cardboard representation of a CD/DVD with instructions as how to restore
> the OS.
>
> I'm going to contact Dell to see about getting the OS on a disk.

From the *numerous* threads, regarding this same topic, it doesn't
appear to be a problem.

Notan

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08-09-2005 at 11:28:49 PM

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Notan wrote:
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> Tom Simchak wrote:
> >
> > I just purchased an Inspiron 600M, with XP Pro. No OS disk, just a
> > cardboard representation of a CD/DVD with instructions as how to restore
> > the OS.
> >
> > I'm going to contact Dell to see about getting the OS on a disk.
>
> From the *numerous* threads, regarding this same topic, it doesn't
> appear to be a problem.

.... Having Dell send you a CD, that is.

Notan

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08-09-2005 at 11:28:48 PM

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You're new to this group, right? Because this very topic was discussed in
great detail very recently. It's a good practice in newsgroups to search
through earlier posts to see if your issue was previously raised.

--
Ted Zieglar
"You can do it if you try."

"Tom Simchak" <not.today@thankyou.org> wrote in message
news:jJ5Ke.1184$bm3.390@newssvr27.news.prodigy.net...
> I just purchased an Inspiron 600M, with XP Pro. No OS disk, just a
> cardboard representation of a CD/DVD with instructions as how to restore
> the OS.
>
> I'm going to contact Dell to see about getting the OS on a disk.
>
> Tom S.
> Houston, TX

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08-09-2005 at 11:28:49 PM

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Notan wrote:

> Tom Simchak wrote:
>
>>I just purchased an Inspiron 600M, with XP Pro. No OS disk, just a
>>cardboard representation of a CD/DVD with instructions as how to restore
>>the OS.
>>
>>I'm going to contact Dell to see about getting the OS on a disk.
>
>
> From the *numerous* threads, regarding this same topic, it doesn't
> appear to be a problem.

Doesn't seem to be news, either.

Anonymous

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08-10-2005 at 02:10:01 AM

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Notan wrote:
> Notan wrote:
>
>>Tom Simchak wrote:
>>
>>>I just purchased an Inspiron 600M, with XP Pro. No OS disk, just a
>>>cardboard representation of a CD/DVD with instructions as how to restore
>>>the OS.
>>>
>>>I'm going to contact Dell to see about getting the OS on a disk.
>>
>>From the *numerous* threads, regarding this same topic, it doesn't
>>appear to be a problem.
>
>
> ... Having Dell send you a CD, that is.
>
> Notan

That's what is going to happen. Apparently. Spent about 15 to 20 mins.
in a chat with someone from the sub-continent. S/he tried to refer me
to tech support. I said that wasn't good enough. Nothing on the site
where I configured the computer said that there was no OS media
included; also, if a reformat is ever required, I would be screwed.
S/he said I would get a CD in about a week.

An OK experience for me, Dell support-wise.

Tom S.
Houston, TX

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08-10-2005 at 02:33:20 AM

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LastYJ wrote:
> Tom Simchak <not.today@thankyou.org> wrote in news:jJ5Ke.1184$bm3.390@newssvr27.news.prodigy.net:
>
>
>>I just purchased an Inspiron 600M, with XP Pro. No OS disk, just a
>>cardboard representation of a CD/DVD with instructions as how to restore
>>the OS.
>>
>>I'm going to contact Dell to see about getting the OS on a disk.
>>
>>Tom S.
>>Houston, TX
>
>
>
> Just create your own CD. It's not worth the pain to call India for help.
>
> http://support.dell.com/support/to [...] dn=1091713
>
>
> I have done it with a system I recently purchased and it was painless.

And it should be noted that the CD is not a restore CD but a full XP
install CD.

Bob

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08-10-2005 at 02:52:15 AM

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>Just create your own CD. It's not worth the pain to call India for help.
>
>http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/kb/en/document?dn=1091713

Speaking of the sub-continent, the instructions there advise:

In order to complete the following steps, it is required that
you to have a CD-R/W or DVD-R/W drive installed...

"It is required that you to have..."?

-Joel

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08-10-2005 at 02:52:16 AM

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Dr. Joel M. Hoffman wrote:

> Speaking of the sub-continent, the instructions there advise:
>
> In order to complete the following steps, it is required that
> you to have a CD-R/W or DVD-R/W drive installed...
>
> "It is required that you to have..."?

Reads like good, proper English...the type you need in
front of a bewigged judge in an English court house.

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08-10-2005 at 02:52:16 AM

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"Dr. Joel M. Hoffman" <joel@exc.com> wrote in message
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> >Just create your own CD. It's not worth the pain to call India for help.
>>
>>http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/kb/en/document?dn=1091713
>
>
> Speaking of the sub-continent, the instructions there advise:
>
> In order to complete the following steps, it is required that
> you to have a CD-R/W or DVD-R/W drive installed...
>
> "It is required that you to have..."?
>
> -Joel

Unless you can burn one via osmosis, yes.

Stew

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08-09-2005 at 11:28:48 PM

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"Tom Simchak" <not.today@thankyou.org> wrote in message
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>I just purchased an Inspiron 600M, with XP Pro. No OS disk, just a
>cardboard representation of a CD/DVD with instructions as how to restore
>the OS.
>
> I'm going to contact Dell to see about getting the OS on a disk.
>
> Tom S.
> Houston, TX

Tom,

$10 bucks when bought through the website with the system. They'll send you
the CD probably.

Gotta say that this has been a topic in this ng for, what, 3-4 mos.?

I'm surprised you didn't note it here before you picked up the 600m.

Anyway, you'll get your OS CD.

Stew

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08-10-2005 at 06:29:12 AM

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Just received a new Inspiron 600m. No XP CD. No Dell OS Recovery CD icon
in Dell Accessories. No way to backup OS. Called Dell last night. They
said they will send a CD out in 1 to 2 business days. Not satisfied. Looks
like I'm not the only one. This will probably be my last Dell.

"LastYJ" <carsx88-6012@yahoo.comm.> wrote in message
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> Tom Simchak <not.today@thankyou.org> wrote in
> news:jJ5Ke.1184$bm3.390@newssvr27.news.prodigy.net:
>
>> I just purchased an Inspiron 600M, with XP Pro. No OS disk, just a
>> cardboard representation of a CD/DVD with instructions as how to restore
>> the OS.
>>
>> I'm going to contact Dell to see about getting the OS on a disk.
>>
>> Tom S.
>> Houston, TX
>
>
> Just create your own CD. It's not worth the pain to call India for help.
>
> http://support.dell.com/support/to [...] dn=1091713
>
>
> I have done it with a system I recently purchased and it was painless.
>
>
> -lyj
>
>
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08-10-2005 at 06:29:13 AM

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"Chris G." <nonone@nonewhere.123> wrote in message
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> Just received a new Inspiron 600m. No XP CD. No Dell OS Recovery CD icon
> in Dell Accessories. No way to backup OS. Called Dell last night. They
> said they will send a CD out in 1 to 2 business days. Not satisfied.
> Looks like I'm not the only one. This will probably be my last Dell.
>
>

Good. Get a Sony. They may or may not include their restore image DVDs,
which may or may not help if your VAIO has only a CDROM or CDRW.

I paid $$30 (with premium ship) to restore a Sony desktop for this very
reason for someone.

Earth to consumers: welcome to the new reality.

Stew

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08-10-2005 at 06:29:13 AM

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"Chris G." wrote:
>
> Just received a new Inspiron 600m. No XP CD. No Dell OS Recovery CD icon
> in Dell Accessories. No way to backup OS. Called Dell last night. They
> said they will send a CD out in 1 to 2 business days. Not satisfied. Looks
like I'm not the only one. This will probably be my last Dell.

"Not satisfied."

Huh? You're kidding, right?

Good luck, trying to find a company that will do better!

Notan

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08-09-2005 at 11:37:05 PM

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write your congressman

T.

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08-10-2005 at 06:29:14 AM

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Notan wrote:
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> "Chris G." wrote:
> >
> > Just received a new Inspiron 600m. No XP CD. No Dell OS Recovery CD icon
> > in Dell Accessories. No way to backup OS. Called Dell last night. They
> > said they will send a CD out in 1 to 2 business days. Not satisfied. Looks
> like I'm not the only one. This will probably be my last Dell.
>
> "Not satisfied."
>
> Huh? You're kidding, right?
>
> Good luck, trying to find a company that will do better!

By the way, if Administrator's following this thread,

Yeah. Typical Dellbot response.

Notan