Windows Reinstallation DVD Question

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Windows Reinstallation DVD Question - Posted 14 May 2013 22:37 (872 Views)

MaGraham

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I have a question that I hope someone can answer. It's for my daughter.

She has a Dell computer with Windows Vista OS. If she purchases a Dell Windows 7 OS Reinstallation DVD (factory sealed) on eBay, will that work even though she's never had Windows 7 on her computer?

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Posted 15 May 2013 08:25

Davio

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No. The re-installation DVD is to reinstall Windows 7 on Dell computers that already have or had Windows 7 installed. You need to buy an upgrade disk.

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Posted 15 May 2013 12:37

Carefree

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Or, if she doesn't care about whatever files are on it, she can purchase an OEM version from a site like Newegg. Alternatively, she can buy Windows 8 (probably cheaper than Windows 7).

Posted 15 May 2013 15:53

MaGraham

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Okay. That's exactly what I thought and felt you guys could confirm it.

THANK YOU BOTH!

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