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Daniel G.
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      12-30-2008, 06:43 PM


Hello everyone,
I recently bought a Refurbished Dell 1525 from Dell outlet. The online
specifications for this particular machine said was loaded with
Windows Vista Business. However, when I got the machine it was in fact
loaded with Vista Business but did not include an operating system
install disc of any kind. Also, the build sheet that came with this
laptop states it should be loaded with Vista Home Premium but again,
there was no OS install disk of any kind.

I called Dell and after speaking with five different people and being
disconnected once I finally found a representative who told me this
machine should have come with Vista Home Premium and said she would be
sending the install discs for home premium. However, today in the mail
I received the DVD but it states it's for reinstalling the OS that's
already installed on the laptop. I'm assuming since Vista Business is
the OS already installed on the laptop, trying to install Vista Home
Premium with this DVD would not be possible? Or, does the Home Premium
install disc treat this like an upgrade from Vista Business to Home
Premium?

I figured I would ask around before spending several hours on the
phone with Dell! Thanks in advance for any information.
 
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Bob Levine
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      12-30-2008, 06:52 PM
Daniel G. wrote:
> Hello everyone,
> I recently bought a Refurbished Dell 1525 from Dell outlet. The online
> specifications for this particular machine said was loaded with
> Windows Vista Business. However, when I got the machine it was in fact
> loaded with Vista Business but did not include an operating system
> install disc of any kind. Also, the build sheet that came with this
> laptop states it should be loaded with Vista Home Premium but again,
> there was no OS install disk of any kind.
>
> I called Dell and after speaking with five different people and being
> disconnected once I finally found a representative who told me this
> machine should have come with Vista Home Premium and said she would be
> sending the install discs for home premium. However, today in the mail
> I received the DVD but it states it's for reinstalling the OS that's
> already installed on the laptop. I'm assuming since Vista Business is
> the OS already installed on the laptop, trying to install Vista Home
> Premium with this DVD would not be possible? Or, does the Home Premium
> install disc treat this like an upgrade from Vista Business to Home
> Premium?
>
> I figured I would ask around before spending several hours on the
> phone with Dell! Thanks in advance for any information.


All Vista DVDs are the same. The only difference is the serial number.
Once entered that will determine what features are enabled.

Bob
 
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S.Lewis
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      12-30-2008, 08:38 PM

"Daniel G." <> wrote in message
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> Hello everyone,
> I recently bought a Refurbished Dell 1525 from Dell outlet. The online
> specifications for this particular machine said was loaded with
> Windows Vista Business. However, when I got the machine it was in fact
> loaded with Vista Business but did not include an operating system
> install disc of any kind. Also, the build sheet that came with this
> laptop states it should be loaded with Vista Home Premium but again,
> there was no OS install disk of any kind.
>
> I called Dell and after speaking with five different people and being
> disconnected once I finally found a representative who told me this
> machine should have come with Vista Home Premium and said she would be
> sending the install discs for home premium. However, today in the mail
> I received the DVD but it states it's for reinstalling the OS that's
> already installed on the laptop. I'm assuming since Vista Business is
> the OS already installed on the laptop, trying to install Vista Home
> Premium with this DVD would not be possible? Or, does the Home Premium
> install disc treat this like an upgrade from Vista Business to Home
> Premium?
>
> I figured I would ask around before spending several hours on the
> phone with Dell! Thanks in advance for any information.




Check the Windows COA license/label/key on the bottom of the machine. THAT
is the OS that should be on the machine legally.

Personally, I'd ride with whatever version is installed and keep whatever
Vista CD that was sent.

Unless there's some specific feature/version of Vista you require.......



 
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Colin Wilson
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      12-30-2008, 11:22 PM
> I recently bought a Refurbished Dell 1525 from Dell outlet. The online
> specifications for this particular machine said was loaded with
> Windows Vista Business. However, when I got the machine it was in fact
> loaded with Vista Business but did not include an operating system
> install disc of any kind.


http://magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder/

Retrieve, store, enjoy.
 
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WSZsr
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      12-31-2008, 12:53 AM
Not the Dell Vista DVDs. It installs whatever is on the DVD label.

"Bob Levine" <> wrote in message
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> Daniel G. wrote:
>> Hello everyone,

>
> All Vista DVDs are the same. The only difference is the serial number.
> Once entered that will determine what features are enabled.
>
> Bob


 
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      12-31-2008, 01:11 AM

"WSZsr" <> wrote in message
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> Not the Dell Vista DVDs. It installs whatever is on the DVD label.
>



Go figure. I didn't know that.


 
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Bob Levine
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      12-31-2008, 01:47 AM
S.Lewis wrote:
> "WSZsr" <> wrote in message
> news:gjefq6$isj$...
>> Not the Dell Vista DVDs. It installs whatever is on the DVD label.
>>

>
>
> Go figure. I didn't know that.
>
>


I have one of those DVDs from the Express Upgrade program and it asks
what version of Vista you're installing. If the new ones don't do that
it's news to me.

Bob
 
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WSZsr
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      12-31-2008, 02:56 AM
I'm referring to the Dell Vista DVD that ships with the system. I know
nothing about an express upgrade DVD.

"Bob Levine" <> wrote in message
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> S.Lewis wrote:
>> "WSZsr" <> wrote in message
>> news:gjefq6$isj$...
>>> Not the Dell Vista DVDs. It installs whatever is on the DVD label.
>>>

>>
>>
>> Go figure. I didn't know that.

>
> I have one of those DVDs from the Express Upgrade program and it asks what
> version of Vista you're installing. If the new ones don't do that it's
> news to me.
>
> Bob


 
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