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Dell Latitude and Vista downgrade rights, recovery discs?

Discussion in 'Dell Latitude, Vostro, and Precision' started by talin, Sep 13, 2008.

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  1. talin

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    Hello,
    I can't find a definitive answer to this. If I were to order a latitude, with vista ultimate + xp (via the downgrade rights program), do they indeed include the recovery discs for both OS's?
    According to this, you do get both but I'd like to confirm it. Follow the link, and click on the "Still want XP?" tab.
    I'd just like to confirm it if anyone knows. Thanks! :)
     
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    I ordered my E6400 with Vista Business + XP SP3 (downgrade) I got both discs for both OSes.
     
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    Oh ok. Were they both actual install discs, or did you have to have one installed, and literally downgrade to the other?
    I'm asking, so I know if it will be a pain or not to switch. :p I prefer clean installs, not upgrades.
    A side question, have you had any problems with your optical drive like others have reported?
     
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    No, they were both OEM install discs. One for XP SP3, and one for Vista Business 32bit. I'll be asking for Vista 64bit soon as well, since I have rights to that as well.

    I have not yet tried to burn a DVD. I plan on creating a bootable BartPE disc in a little while, so I'll probably know for sure then. So far, I've installed quite a bit of DVD-born software without any problems.
     
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    Good to know, thanks Greg. :) Please keep me (and us) updated on your burner, I'm curious about that.
     
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    I shall...I'm worried about it myself.
     
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    Just one more question Greg, please. Could you check your powersupply, and confirm what voltage it supports?
    Thank you. :)
     
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    Sure...it is a 19.5V and 4.62A PA-3E power supply.
     
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    Thanks. :) Do you know the voltage range? Like 110-240, etc.
     
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    100-240V / 50-60Hz so it is capable of working with just about any power system worldwide.
     
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