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$10 OS Recovery disk is now $19.99!!
What's up with that? I have heard other people recommend purchasing the disk, but do I need it if I am planning on buying my own discounted version of Windows?
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Heh.. they sent me one for free, after I got the computer. I just told them I forgot that I needed one. I assume you are talking about Dell?
10 dollors more isn't really a big deal. Especially when no one really pays that 20 dollors for the disk.. from dell it's free.
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No, it's HP I'm talking about.
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it should be free...we paid for the license to use the software, including the right to install it as we see fit!
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Is HP still including straight WinXP install CDs in that $19.99 package or are they just the infernal bloatware-infested recovery DVDs?
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Is HP still including straight WinXP install CDs in that $19.99 package or are they just the infernal bloatware-infested recovery DVDs?
I don't know; I guess that's the million dollar question.
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To HP/Compaq and Dell. I will never again by laptops from you guys. And that is just too bad.
Tim
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I noticed that too. I have a DV9000T on order and I went for the reinstall disk. One thing I noticed is the old one ($10) was a CD, and this one ($20) is a DVD. So I'm guessing it not only includes the OS but all of the app software too. What I'm wondering (hoping) is that each component (drivers, os, apps) can be installed separately so we can pick and choose.
Most likey though it's just a reinstall everything back to factory (all bloatware included).
Anybody know this? I'll report when mine comes in, but that won't be until Sept 19 or so.
Zany
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if that is the case, i will never buy this option from HP, Dell, Gateway...whomever. i'll just get one OEM copy and install it on each new notebook (that is when I upgrade)...thus saving me $$$ over the long term because I won't be buying overpriced XP Home -> XP Pro "upgrades" during the custom orders.
my next purchase, probably nc8430, will be CTO with FreeDOS installed...I have my own copy of Pro I'm using.
companies will also charge you more, hoping you will not get it and be stuck with all the bloatware...i'm sure that's what happened here. that DVD is little more than a recovery from HDD...which is useless for uninstalling bloatware.
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couldn't I just do a backup of the computer when I get it and have the same kind of disc I would if I had paid the $20?