Dell XP Re-installation disk for new ASUS MB?

dkh · 06-18-2006, 06:55 AM

I have a Dell XP CD that came with the Dell I bought in 2001. It says on disk:

Operating System
Reinstallation CD
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

This disk does not have SP1 or SP2. I have used it a couple of times to re-format and reinstall XP on the Dell. I'm right now putting together my first PC build. I'm using an ASUS mobo. Can I use this disk to install XP on the new comp? I will be trashing the Dell.

Also, if I can use this disk, can I install SP2 after installing XP by doing the following: downloading the SP2 update from MS, burning the SP2 files to CD, and installing it as the first thing I do after installing XP. I thought I read here once that you souldn't connect to the internet until you have SP2 installed. Thx.

elmarcorulz · 06-18-2006, 08:45 AM

Well firstly, i dont think you can use the Dell CD on any other computer.

Secondly, im on the net right now, have been all night, and i dont have any firewalls or anything, i dont have SP2, just SP1. Its only until i can sort out a problem with windows installl, but what im saying is that you should be fine to download SP2 only, i wouldnt suggest going on any ther sites though. Oh, and you dont need to burn it to cd, just run the .exe and let it install.

OvenMaster · 06-18-2006, 04:26 PM

I downloaded the SP2 update and plan to save it at least on a burned disc, just in case I have to reinstall it at some time in the future. I have dialup and I wouldn't want to have to keep downloading the same thing over and over. And what if some day , M$ stops offering the SP2 installer? They stopped updating Win95, right?

You can't use a Dell install disc on anything but a Dell. The Dell installer looks for Dell BIOS strings. No compatible string = aborted installation.

Tom

Arm_Pit3 · 06-18-2006, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OvenMaster

They stopped updating Win95, right?
Tom

1.They stoped updating it, but the current updates are still up for download, they just dont make anymore.

2.We would all hope that you would have a new OS by then

OvenMaster · 06-18-2006, 05:09 PM

LOL I do have Win95 on my backup box for use when this one goes down. But you're right, they do have the old updates there. My mistake.
Tom

timothyb89 · 06-18-2006, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dkh

I have a Dell XP CD that came with the Dell I bought in 2001. It says on disk:

Operating System
Reinstallation CD
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

This disk does not have SP1 or SP2. I have used it a couple of times to re-format and reinstall XP on the Dell. I'm right now putting together my first PC build. I'm using an ASUS mobo. Can I use this disk to install XP on the new comp? I will be trashing the Dell.

Also, if I can use this disk, can I install SP2 after installing XP by doing the following: downloading the SP2 update from MS, burning the SP2 files to CD, and installing it as the first thing I do after installing XP. I thought I read here once that you souldn't connect to the internet until you have SP2 installed. Thx.

The Dell install disk will only work in that model of of Dell, anyway. I can't even use my HP recovery disks when I mount my physical drive in VMware Workstation.

I would seem that they do not want you to share the disks with anyone...

06-18-2006, 06:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
dkh Bronze Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 30	Dell XP Re-installation disk for new ASUS MB? I have a Dell XP CD that came with the Dell I bought in 2001. It says on disk: Operating System Reinstallation CD Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition This disk does not have SP1 or SP2. I have used it a couple of times to re-format and reinstall XP on the Dell. I'm right now putting together my first PC build. I'm using an ASUS mobo. Can I use this disk to install XP on the new comp? I will be trashing the Dell. Also, if I can use this disk, can I install SP2 after installing XP by doing the following: downloading the SP2 update from MS, burning the SP2 files to CD, and installing it as the first thing I do after installing XP. I thought I read here once that you souldn't connect to the internet until you have SP2 installed. Thx.

06-18-2006, 08:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
elmarcorulz VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: UK Age: 21 Posts: 6,032	Well firstly, i dont think you can use the Dell CD on any other computer. Secondly, im on the net right now, have been all night, and i dont have any firewalls or anything, i dont have SP2, just SP1. Its only until i can sort out a problem with windows installl, but what im saying is that you should be fine to download SP2 only, i wouldnt suggest going on any ther sites though. Oh, and you dont need to burn it to cd, just run the .exe and let it install. __________________ C2D E6300 @ 2.6Ghz Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3 2GB DDR2 667 1TB (1x500GB 2x250GB HDD) BFG 8800GTS 320MB PFC Til I Die

06-18-2006, 04:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
OvenMaster VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Away for a while Age: 49 Posts: 1,961	I downloaded the SP2 update and plan to save it at least on a burned disc, just in case I have to reinstall it at some time in the future. I have dialup and I wouldn't want to have to keep downloading the same thing over and over. And what if some day , M$ stops offering the SP2 installer? They stopped updating Win95, right? You can't use a Dell install disc on anything but a Dell. The Dell installer looks for Dell BIOS strings. No compatible string = aborted installation. Tom __________________ Frankenbox III: CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ * MOBO: Biostar K8M800 Micro AM2 * RAM: 2x1GB Kingston DDR2 667 HDD: WD 80GB Master, Seagate 320GB Slave * DVD: Pioneer DVR-115DBK & LiteOn SOHW-812S DVD/CD burners PSU: Antec SmartPower 2.0 350W * GPU: PNY GeForce FX5200 256MB AGP 8x * MON: ViewSonic LCD VA721 CASE: eMachines * SND: Diamond Xtreme 5.1 * PRN: Epson C88+ * OS: XP Home SP2 *** ROUTER: Linksys BEFSR41

06-18-2006, 05:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
OvenMaster VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Away for a while Age: 49 Posts: 1,961	LOL I do have Win95 on my backup box for use when this one goes down. But you're right, they do have the old updates there. My mistake. Tom __________________ Frankenbox III: CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ * MOBO: Biostar K8M800 Micro AM2 * RAM: 2x1GB Kingston DDR2 667 HDD: WD 80GB Master, Seagate 320GB Slave * DVD: Pioneer DVR-115DBK & LiteOn SOHW-812S DVD/CD burners PSU: Antec SmartPower 2.0 350W * GPU: PNY GeForce FX5200 256MB AGP 8x * MON: ViewSonic LCD VA721 CASE: eMachines * SND: Diamond Xtreme 5.1 * PRN: Epson C88+ * OS: XP Home SP2 *** ROUTER: Linksys BEFSR41

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