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Need installation CD for Inspiron 1721
I have an Inspiron 1721. The OS needs be reinstalled in this laptop.
The product cd key of Windows Vista home premium OEM is at the back of laptop, I just need CD or download link.
Please help
Thanks
laserman778
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February 7th, 2015 08:00
Since you have no recovery discs or operating system reinstallation discs with your computer, you will need to contact Dell and purchase recovery media. That costs around $15 usually.
Philip_Yip
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February 8th, 2015 02:00
Probably it will cost more than its worth. Microsoft have retired the Digital River links for Windows Vista installation media.
Microsoft have no IE10/11, Office 2013 support or installation media download links for Windows Vista essentially putting it at end of life (meant to be 2 years in the future).
As this system is well outwith the warranty period and its not worthwhile trying to purchase international warranty just to get a Dell Windows Vista Reinstallation DVD (which Dell may not stock anymore) it'd be better for you to use the Windows 10 Technical Preview and evaluate it until its fully released; at which point you can take advantage of any promotional deals:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/preview-iso
thepiner
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February 7th, 2015 18:00
The laptop is registered in USA according to the service tag No. However, The laptop it self is in Australia. I am wondering if dell would send recovery disc overseas?
thepiner
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February 8th, 2015 23:00
Thank you for the useful advice.