Does this come with any windows discs? I am sitting with two dead drives in different laptops and I would like at least something to install.
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i seriously doubt it, unless you can work something out with the seller.ms should make the iso available for free (it's worthless without a coa), because a situation like this one led me to try linux for the first time and i don't plan on ever going back.i suggest linux mint or zorin.doesn't cost a dime.
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i seriously doubt it, unless you can work something out with the seller. ms should make the iso available for free (it's worthless without a coa), because a situation like this one led me to try linux for the first time and i don't plan on ever going back. i suggest linux mint or zorin. doesn't cost a dime.
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Negative, Windows 8 is pre installed and no disks come with it. However, it does give you the option to make your own disk at first start up.
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Yes it comes with Windows 7 startup. No disc needed already installed. Also has a basic excel and Microsoft office, if you want more, you buy it.
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It actually comes with a cd but it didnt work for me because of the windows 7 I have.....so i went to the website and downloaded the driver... It was about 10 mins ...Works great ...had it for a couple months with no issues.
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Not came with win8 disc.You go control panel then action then recovery thatch it.
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Mine has the Reinstall DVD for Windows 7 64 bit, and another DVD for drivers. What I really wanted to ask was for the Restore DVD -- a DVD that will restore the laptop to its original, out of the box state. However, none of the included DVDs provide that, not even the reinstall DVD and driver DVD. I emailed dell support and they agreed to provide me with a replacement drive to assist with my restore process.
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Win8 drivers were not included on the disk. I would assume not at this time.
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Netbooks don't have disc drives for CDs. I bought an external drive but never use it. I usually find an ISO for anything I want to install or I make an ISO on my other computer and share it.
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No disc drive but you should be able to use something via USB. Word processing should be fine. Did have issues with Windows 8 in this but have used it on others without issue.
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Yup, comes complete with everything. depending on how many drives you have, might need a few more SATA cables. Discs and drivers are pretty much useless, they have a program that auto scans the newest drivers and programs through MSI (Live Scan) i believe, and i update through that. Most drivers on the disc are out of date
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no you dont...just use your preexisting disc, or software. if you have the software, you can burn it on a disc or put it in a bootable usb drive.make sure you back up everything on your hard drive, cos the system will delete everything so it can be installed on the hard drive.ive had the problems many times, but for some reason, one day, my hard drive was able to have windows on it...
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Mine didn't come with an Installation CD. My OS is Windows XP Pro. It was just Plug and Play...literally. I'm very pleased with it though. I'd suggest this to anyone.
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With Windows 8, there is no media software. Does this come with any software for the drive (like Nero or something similar)?
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It comes with mini CD that has several driver folders plus a printed owner's manual. I used neither: Win7 Professional suggested a driver as soon as I installed it. I downloaded an 8-page manual plus a 4-page data sheet (both PDF). I believe I found them on retrevo.com. I had no issues whatsoever with this card aside from what I mentioned in my review (you have a careful connecting and disconnecting drives, etc., and hold the card in while you pull the USB cable out, you should be fine). This was a great upgrade for my laptop. I use it for WD My Passport external drives.
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Windows 7 should not ask for drivers for DVD/CDROM drives. If it does it usually is because of the system not seeing any CD's commonly due to conflicts with iTunes and Burning software (Roxio, etc.)I've recently replaced a bad drive with this model on a Win7 laptop and it automatically recognized it. Hope this helps. Jim
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Unfortunately, no it doesn't. It's just a barebone hard drive. You will have to do a new install of windows or get a cloning/migration software kit. Or your other option is to buy a Solid State Drive kit that comes with the cloning/migration software.
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To my knowledge they all should come with a cd/dvd drive. Mine did but all I have worked with have as well.