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Installing Windows via Bootcamp: Dell Re-installation disk?
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<blockquote data-quote="SammySlim" data-source="post: 907711" data-attributes="member: 48298"><p>Indeed, for the most part, it appears that such reinstallation disks DO NOT WORK under Boot Camp, specifically that has been the reported experience with Dell disks. Similarly, many volume-licensed disks (e.g., disks that you get at your college or workplace) don't work either. Some VL discs do, some don't.</p><p></p><p>But if you are trying to get XP on your machine as cheaply as possible, I would not spend money on a Dell-branded reinstallation disk. I would instead purchase a System Builder OEM disk.</p><p></p><p>Boot Camp is persnickety on what works and doesn't and from the Forum's perspective, we recommend you purchase what Apple indicates will work. Any other purchases are really at your risk, EULA considerations aside.</p><p></p><p>Cheers</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SammySlim, post: 907711, member: 48298"] Indeed, for the most part, it appears that such reinstallation disks DO NOT WORK under Boot Camp, specifically that has been the reported experience with Dell disks. Similarly, many volume-licensed disks (e.g., disks that you get at your college or workplace) don't work either. Some VL discs do, some don't. But if you are trying to get XP on your machine as cheaply as possible, I would not spend money on a Dell-branded reinstallation disk. I would instead purchase a System Builder OEM disk. Boot Camp is persnickety on what works and doesn't and from the Forum's perspective, we recommend you purchase what Apple indicates will work. Any other purchases are really at your risk, EULA considerations aside. Cheers [/QUOTE]
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