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| 46539 | 2002-04-30 14:45:00 | I noticed when I purchased a PC from the PC company last year that they didn't include a Windows (ME) disc. I assume that this is an anti piracy measure to stop people from copying / performing multiple installs etc. I haven't had any problems with Windows yet *knock on silicon* but I'm worried that someday I may have to reinstall it, because of HD death or bad software . I was thinking about obtaining installing a different language version of Windows - of course you have to partition, and unless you use a third party tool like partition magic you lose your data. And even if it didn't, there is still a risk of something going wrong. If my windows dies, do I have to take my PC back to the manufacturer, or is there a way of preparing a rescue disc of my own from the files on the HD? |
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| 46540 | 2002-04-30 16:15:00 | It seems it is rare now for the retail stores to supply as part of the purchase a full version of the OS. What you should have is a Rescue Disk(s). That contains a stripped down version of your OS, various drivers, software etc that should have been bundled on your computer at new and if in the case of a crash, with the aid of these disks should restore your CD with everything that was there when it was sold new. |
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| 46541 | 2002-04-30 20:22:00 | I am in the same situation. Does this mean I can do a full reinstall with that recovery disk? I am confused exactly what is on the disk and exactly in what situation I should use it. I asked PC Co. this question and they said that if I need a full reinstall then the computer needs to be sent back to them. If the disk only does part of the job then why can't I just put the other stuff on disk and do it all myself? (apart from the fact I have no idea how as I am only theorising for now) sam m |
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| 46542 | 2002-05-01 01:28:00 | This is a rort, that has been going on since the release of windows ME. Microsoft operating systems are loaded on to hard drives of new computers with master discs,which the computer manufacturer gets at a reduced price from Microsoft. When the computer is retailed the prospective customer is not told this and is lucky if he gets a restoration disc. When the machine is out of warranty and you do not have a restoration disc. Microsoft will gladly sell you another operating system,which you have already paid for,It is a complete and utter RIPOFF> |
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| 46543 | 2002-05-01 03:30:00 | The PC Company's recovery CD does contain the Windows ME. It will probably be a hidden directory. Have a browse for *.CAB files. If you haven't made a recovery floppy, do it. If you need to restore from the CD, you will have to go into the BIOS setup, and make the CD drive the first boot device. Practice doing that, and undoing it, before you have to do it in real life. If you have done it before, you will have one fewer thing to panic about. The reinstall without losing other stuff does not always NOT lose stuff. Have some backups of your settings. A CD containing the OS, even one tied to that manufacturer's machines is better than the OS installation held on the hard drive, usable only once, with an option to make a set of floppies (which chance you get only once). Compaq did that for a while. |
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| 46544 | 2002-05-01 06:16:00 | Something that should be noted here - even if you are not supplied with a Windows CD, you MUST have a License containing the MS Hologram and a CD Key supplied to you by the PC's manufacturer! With these, I believe you are then entitled to borrow or copy the appropriate windows CD and perform your own reinstall using your CD Key. You do not necessarily have to use the restore disks provided. Only hassle is finding the necessary drives for video, modem, ...etc | Guest (0) | ||
| 46545 | 2002-05-01 12:55:00 | I do have a little 'certificate of authenticity' stuck to the side of my case. I've found the drivers for peripherals etc. on the HD, so I'm going to burn them onto a CD for safe keeping. Not much use without Windows though. I definitely didn't get a restore disc either, unless it's very well disguised. *sigh* | Guest (0) | ||
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