Where to download a Dell OEM x64 Vista image?

LeperousDust · 12-05-2009, 15:05

I've got my serial with my laptop, but lost my vista install CD, since i'm going looking i'd rather have an x64 install anyway and just wondered where i can get a hold of a copy however possible as long as it accepts my serial...

Cheers

Admiral Huddy · 12-05-2009, 16:00

Providing you have a valid code, I can send you a DVD, if that helps.. Failing that, I'll upload an image to my domain but that may take some time.

Mark · 12-05-2009, 16:04

Back in the XP days, Dell used custom serial numbers. So any old CD, OEM or otherwise, won't work - it has to say Dell on it. I'd assume they carried on doing this with Vista, though I have no proof of that.

LeperousDust · 12-05-2009, 16:15

Thats why i'm asking, i can download any old image right now but i want to know what i need to look for if its some kind of custom install i'm after. Guess i could just try and failing that just use a slightly hooky copy but i cba with the hassle involved just in case since i actually HAVE a valid serial for once in my life

Dr. Z · 13-05-2009, 08:18

I dunno about x64 but I could get you just about any other Dell image, not sure how I would get it to you though!

Admiral Huddy · 13-05-2009, 10:06

As you know, i've had quite a few dell/PB PC come in with batched codes. You can use any install DVD. All of them fail online activiation but the automated phone system does the trick.. Make sure you give yourself 15 minutes because the process is quite long winded. Works each time.

LeperousDust · 13-05-2009, 11:46

That sounds fine don't mind phoning them up

Admiral Huddy · 13-05-2009, 11:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeperousDust

That sounds fine don't mind phoning them up

It's all automated.. Have you done this before?

12-05-2009, 15:05	#1
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	Where to download a Dell OEM x64 Vista image? I've got my serial with my laptop, but lost my vista install CD, since i'm going looking i'd rather have an x64 install anyway and just wondered where i can get a hold of a copy however possible as long as it accepts my serial... Cheers __________________

12-05-2009, 16:00	#2
Admiral Huddy HOMO-Sapien Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chelmsford Posts: 6,692	Providing you have a valid code, I can send you a DVD, if that helps.. Failing that, I'll upload an image to my domain but that may take some time. __________________ I just got lost in thought.. It was very unfamiliar territory. Techie Talk \| My gaming Blog \| PC spec \| The Admirals log

12-05-2009, 16:15	#4
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	Thats why i'm asking, i can download any old image right now but i want to know what i need to look for if its some kind of custom install i'm after. Guess i could just try and failing that just use a slightly hooky copy but i cba with the hassle involved just in case since i actually HAVE a valid serial for once in my life __________________

13-05-2009, 08:18	#5
Dr. Z I'm going for a scuttle... Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,021	I dunno about x64 but I could get you just about any other Dell image, not sure how I would get it to you though! __________________

13-05-2009, 10:06	#6
Admiral Huddy HOMO-Sapien Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chelmsford Posts: 6,692	As you know, i've had quite a few dell/PB PC come in with batched codes. You can use any install DVD. All of them fail online activiation but the automated phone system does the trick.. Make sure you give yourself 15 minutes because the process is quite long winded. Works each time. __________________ I just got lost in thought.. It was very unfamiliar territory. Techie Talk \| My gaming Blog \| PC spec \| The Admirals log Last edited by Admiral Huddy; 13-05-2009 at 10:16.

12-05-2009, 16:04	#3
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Back in the XP days, Dell used custom serial numbers. So any old CD, OEM or otherwise, won't work - it has to say Dell on it. I'd assume they carried on doing this with Vista, though I have no proof of that.

13-05-2009, 11:46	#7
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	That sounds fine don't mind phoning them up __________________