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General Category => Software => Topic started by: shiny1 on May 26, 2003, 04:16:35 AM

Title: W2k oem install
Post by: shiny1 on May 26, 2003, 04:16:35 AM

I have a Dell notebook that came with W2k pro on it.  I thought I'd try to install W2k on another pc using the supplied Dell operating system disk, Windows 2000 pro w/sp-1. (I have legit key)  At some point it halts and states the obvious that this is not a Dell machine, blah blah blah.
I was wondering how set-up knows what to look for? bios info etc.? Is the cd just a restore image or a true copy of W2k as it appears?  Is it possible to alter a string somewhere  (i386\setupp.ini, etc.) to permit an install?  
Thanks for any insight in advance,
jon.

Title: W2k oem install
Post by: The Nonentity on May 26, 2003, 11:11:33 AM

The Dell CD has a BIOS checker tool on it.
That's how it knows.  /laugh.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':lol:\' />

Since it says no cracks, I'm not telling of any workarounds /smile.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':)\' />