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5/21/2011 1:13:39 PM EDT
My parents desktop got infected and lost several programs and files.  Dell claims that this desktop was shipped with the OS disc, but my dad doesn't remember seeing any discs.  Product is outside of warranty.

Does anyone have a reliable source for ordering recovery discs online?  These will be for a Dell Dimension E-510.

Thanks.
5/21/2011 9:40:09 PM EDT
[#1]
I've purchased off eBay before. The Dell xp discs should work on any Dell pc.
5/22/2011 3:50:28 AM EDT
[#2]
Dell sells them for reasonable prices.

you can type in the service tag on Dells website and it will show you everything shipped Btw
5/22/2011 4:11:33 PM EDT
[#3]
Quoted:
I've purchased off eBay before. The Dell xp discs should work on any Dell pc.


I have access to recovery discs from a Dell laptop, but I didn't think I could use them in a desktop.
5/22/2011 4:12:49 PM EDT
[#4]
Quoted:
Dell sells them for reasonable prices.

you can type in the service tag on Dells website and it will show you everything shipped Btw


They were trying to sell me an extended warranty, but I will try them again.  Thanks.
5/22/2011 8:03:58 PM EDT
[#5]
Quoted:
Quoted:
I've purchased off eBay before. The Dell xp discs should work on any Dell pc.


I have access to recovery discs from a Dell laptop, but I didn't think I could use them in a desktop.


If it's just os install disc it should work. If it's the cd's that have an actual model number on them, then those are just for that model if memory serves me correctly.
5/23/2011 2:52:49 AM EDT
[#6]
Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
I've purchased off eBay before. The Dell xp discs should work on any Dell pc.


I have access to recovery discs from a Dell laptop, but I didn't think I could use them in a desktop.


If it's just os install disc it should work. If it's the cd's that have an actual model number on them, then those are just for that model if memory serves me correctly.


These were discs created by the user post purchase.  I would imagine there is more than just the OS.
5/23/2011 12:38:49 PM EDT
[#7]
Called Dell again today and they agreed to send the discs free of charge.  Thanks again.
5/24/2011 4:35:46 AM EDT
[#8]
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Called Dell again today and they agreed to send the discs free of charge.  Thanks again.


I got off the phone yesterday at 3:00PM.  Discs just showed up in the mail.  That is FAST!!!