Dell 8400 No Resource CD - how to do a clean install

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I received my Dell 8400 on Dec 2. I have a Restore partition. I also
have the WIndows OS SP2 CD, some of the application CDs. Even through I
selected NO security SW, trailware for McAfee firewall, A/V, etc. were
installed but no McAfee CD. I did not get a Resource CD. I have a
neighbor who received an 8400 about a month ago, before Dell was
offering the dual format DVD burners. He got a resource CD. I would
like to be able to do a clean install and leave off some of the extra
stuff. How often does Dell update the Resource CDs? Could I use my
neighbor's resource CD?

 

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"happycard" <happycardREMOVEXYZ@comcast.net> wrote in message
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>I received my Dell 8400 on Dec 2. I have a Restore partition. I also have
>the WIndows OS SP2 CD, some of the application CDs. Even through I
>selected NO security SW, trailware for McAfee firewall, A/V, etc. were
>installed but no McAfee CD. I did not get a Resource CD. I have a
>neighbor who received an 8400 about a month ago, before Dell was offering
>the dual format DVD burners. He got a resource CD. I would like to be
>able to do a clean install and leave off some of the extra stuff. How often
>does Dell update the Resource CDs? Could I use my neighbor's resource CD?

My 8400 bought in September came with Resource CD REV A03.

The 8400 I bought in November came with Rescource CD REV A07.

 

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You could always download the nessesary drivers off Dells website and create
your own, failing that try Dell customer services
"happycard" <happycardREMOVEXYZ@comcast.net> wrote in message
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>I received my Dell 8400 on Dec 2. I have a Restore partition. I also have
>the WIndows OS SP2 CD, some of the application CDs. Even through I
>selected NO security SW, trailware for McAfee firewall, A/V, etc. were
>installed but no McAfee CD. I did not get a Resource CD. I have a
>neighbor who received an 8400 about a month ago, before Dell was offering
>the dual format DVD burners. He got a resource CD. I would like to be
>able to do a clean install and leave off some of the extra stuff. How often
>does Dell update the Resource CDs? Could I use my neighbor's resource CD?

 

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Hi,
On Dimension & Inspiron, Dell now does not propose anymore the resource CD.
The reason is that you now have a ghosted image of your factory install
on the HDD.
For most of software issue, TS will help you restoring back the system to
default
in some clics. (easier than a full manual install)
If it happens to need a HDD replacement, you can ask the resource CD for
free by calling Dell.
Regards


"happycard" <happycardREMOVEXYZ@comcast.net> a écrit dans le message de
news: ddSdnfk3lpsQXy_cRVn-hw@comcast.com...
>I received my Dell 8400 on Dec 2. I have a Restore partition. I also have
>the WIndows OS SP2 CD, some of the application CDs. Even through I
>selected NO security SW, trailware for McAfee firewall, A/V, etc. were
>installed but no McAfee CD. I did not get a Resource CD. I have a
>neighbor who received an 8400 about a month ago, before Dell was offering
>the dual format DVD burners. He got a resource CD. I would like to be
>able to do a clean install and leave off some of the extra stuff. How often
>does Dell update the Resource CDs? Could I use my neighbor's resource CD?

 

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Resource CD or OS CD?

I have never heard they do not include the Resource CD.

Tom
"Ayoros" <ayoros12@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Hi,
> On Dimension & Inspiron, Dell now does not propose anymore the resource
> CD.
> The reason is that you now have a ghosted image of your factory install
> on the HDD.
> For most of software issue, TS will help you restoring back the system to
> default
> in some clics. (easier than a full manual install)
> If it happens to need a HDD replacement, you can ask the resource CD for
> free by calling Dell.
> Regards
>
>
> "happycard" <happycardREMOVEXYZ@comcast.net> a écrit dans le message de
> news: ddSdnfk3lpsQXy_cRVn-hw@comcast.com...
>>I received my Dell 8400 on Dec 2. I have a Restore partition. I also
>>have the WIndows OS SP2 CD, some of the application CDs. Even through I
>>selected NO security SW, trailware for McAfee firewall, A/V, etc. were
>>installed but no McAfee CD. I did not get a Resource CD. I have a
>>neighbor who received an 8400 about a month ago, before Dell was offering
>>the dual format DVD burners. He got a resource CD. I would like to be
>>able to do a clean install and leave off some of the extra stuff. How
>>often does Dell update the Resource CDs? Could I use my neighbor's
>>resource CD?
>
>