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    Reformat problem

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by weswp, May 16, 2009.

  1. weswp

    weswp Notebook Enthusiast

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    I recently reformatted my studio xps 16. All of my dvd software got deleted obviously, like roxio. Is there anyway to download it back onto my computer? No cd game with my computer to re-install it.
     
    weswp, May 16, 2009
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  2. beige

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    -check internet and cable with another laptop
    - check ip setting and insure they are automatically set
    -try ubuntu live cd ( you will not need to install just boot from it ) to ensure your wireless card is working , if it works then just try to remove the drivers and reinstall them , or reinstall windows and install wireless drivers at first
    - check that your router is not banning you mac address
    i don't have any more ideas :)
     
    beige, May 16, 2009
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  3. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Wait... what? What does this have to do with his installation media?

    Do you not have installation media because this is a refurb? Call up Dell and see if they'll send you the disks...
     
    Commander Wolf, May 17, 2009
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  4. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    As Cmdr Wolf suggested, ask Dell to send you the software disks. Roxio and a few other software utilities come on disks that should have been shipped with your computer.

    As for drivers, go to support.dell.com and click the Drivers & Downloads link. Enter your Service Tag or select your laptop model, and it will take you to a page where you can download all the drivers and some utility software.
     
    Mastershroom, May 17, 2009
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  5. beige

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    he edited the question he was asking about 5100 wireless card driver
     
    beige, May 17, 2009
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    terrapirata Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah!! beige is right, he edited his question.
     
    terrapirata, May 17, 2009
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    lool i thought i was crazy , then i found that the post was edited
    "Last edited by weswp : Yesterday at 08:07 PM."
     
    beige, May 17, 2009
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    Call Dell, and tell them what happened, they will give you a website to download it from or send you a CD.
     
    poison7fl, May 17, 2009
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