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***glc*** · 08-17-2006, 07:46 PM

Nope, the Dell CD is locked to a Dell bios. You need the IBM restore CD or you need to buy a generic copy of Windows. I'd first advise running some hard drive diagnostics, you may need a new hard drive.

08-17-2006, 07:46 PM	#2
*glc* Forum Administrator Staff Premium Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 37,695	Nope, the Dell CD is locked to a Dell bios. You need the IBM restore CD or you need to buy a generic copy of Windows. I'd first advise running some hard drive diagnostics, you may need a new hard drive.