Windows Xp

[MarcB]

Needing some help with my old Dell D600 thats running Windows XP.

The computer is packed with rubbish aswell as spyware / malware and loads more. Its an old Bank laptop that i got cheap through through an auction when they where selling them all off.

It has a Windows XP Product code on the base of the laptop (in the picture below) but what im wanting to know is that if i totally re-install windows and start from new with the disks can i use the original product key thats on the bottom and will it give me a semi decent laptop again that i can actually use ?

I dont do much on it and its more just a back up.

 

[wezzel98765]

thats not the full code!

use magical jelly bean key finder to get your key

make sure you download the DRIVERS on to a memory stick before reinstalling

if you have any questions PM me

 

[ElusiveHB]

He's edited the code out so you can't half inch his license.

Yes you can mate but OEM codes are sometimes a bit awkward and you need to make sure you reinstalling with the the same version XP Pro or Home for example.

 

[MarcB]

thats not the full code!

use magical jelly bean key finder to get your key

make sure you download the DRIVERS on to a memory stick before reinstalling

if you have any questions PM me

I have the full code but i have masked over it so its not shown.

How would i go about downloading drivers ?

Im rather clueless when it comes to this as i was just going to buy a disk from ebay and bash it in

 

[Lal B3N]

You would need to install that version of xp with that key.

For example a service pack 2 key would not work with a service pack 3 install.

If you end up needing a genuine key drop me a pm.

 

[MarcB]

Its Windows XP Professional 2002 that im using.

Here is a picture below with the info i have found on the old laptop.

 

[Lal B3N]

It depends on what service pack was on it when it was new, im guessing as its quite old it was probably service pack 2. Which means you would need to install xp service pack 2 to get that key to work if thats what it came with. But if you do end up putting 3 on it and the key doe not work i am happy to supply you with one.

For getting the drivers just type in the model of the laptop followed by xp drivers download. Should be able to get them from plenty of places. Main one you will want/need will be the lan driver or wlan if it has wireless.

 

[MarcB]

I found this on ebay and it looks decent even with a product key.

Says he will also supply a disk with 675,000 drivers Free, Have a look at the link below and would it be worth buying

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BRAND-NEW...Software_SR&hash=item3f18f9ac46#ht_1874wt_956

 

[Lal B3N]

Not bad to be fair for that price but if you wait until tomorrow i should be able to help you out.

 

[darrell257]

What you need is a Dell OEM Windows XP disk, doesnt matter what SP is on it, this wont ask for a Key and will be pre activated.

Darrell

 

[Lal B3N]

What you need is a Dell OEM Windows XP disk, doesnt matter what SP is on it, this wont ask for a Key and will be pre activated.

Darrell

Doesn't really matter if he is doing a fresh install. The drivers can be had from google.

 

[MarcB]

Im in NO rush what so ever as the computer is just going back in the box.

I dont have disks so i cant do nothing just now. I will also be looking for Microsoft word to the laptop also as i once again have lost the disk for that with the key also. I just wnat to totally wipe the laptop and have Nothing On It and start over from scratch

 

[Don]

For drivers, go to dell.co.uk select drivers and go to the model of your laptop and the operating system youbare going to install. Also...upgrade the BIOS while you are at it. (but you need device plugged into mains to do that and DON'T turn device off while it is doing that).

Store drivers on usb pen off the laptop hard disk drive so you can install them (drivers) after installing fresh version of XP.

 

[MarcB]

SWOOOOSH

This is way above my head LOL

I thought it was a case of bashing a CD in and away i go. . . . . Think "Money PC Grabbing World" might need to do this one.

 

[Lal B3N]

Don't worry about upgrading the bios, that really isn't necessary in your situation.

Pc world will charge a small fortune. Put it in a box, courier it too me. I would have it done in a day and back up to you lol.

 

[MarcB]

Don't worry about upgrading the bios, that really isn't necessary in your situation.

Pc world will charge a small fortune. Put it in a box, courier it too me. I would have it done in a day and back up to you lol.

That sounds like a plan - PM on its way !