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Resolved Redo Dell Dimension 3000

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by PAULDEP, 2011/01/26.

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    PAULDEP

    PAULDEP Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Hello, sorry for the word redo but my buddy has a Dell Dimension 3000 with XP on it. I want to bring the PC back to original shape. No CD's are found with it, someone said it has a partition to redo to new install of XP, anyone know how, please!
    Thanks, Paul
     
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    Steve R Jones

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    www.Dell.com would be a good place to look for the manual;)
     
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    PAULDEP

    PAULDEP Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Hi Steve, I went to the manual right away for the Dimension 3000 , read it best I could to see if there was a partition for reinstalling XP but was unable to find that info...I'll keep looking Steve..
    Thanks, Paul
     
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    Steve R Jones

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    When you look inside Win explorer with all the hidden file made available - do you see a second partition?

    If not - contact Dell for a replacement cd or borrow one from a friend.
     
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    PAULDEP

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    Steve, No second partition showing in Windows Explorer with ALL FILES SHOWING, none hidden! I found in the owners Manual that I can hit "Shift & F11" to restore the OS but nothing coming up when rebooting PC..
    Thanks Steve, would I need to borrow a Dimension 3000 CD with XP or any XP CD? How about the drivers ??
     
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    Steve R Jones

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    Any matching Home or Pro Dell cd will work fine. (needs to match the key code on the machine Home or Pro)
     
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