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hobbit709

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12. I've never had a problem with a Dell disk.

Reply to IrishAyes (Reply #8)

Thu Jun 13, 2013, 08:36 AM

Jun 2013

I've been able to restore XP on HP, Compaq, Gateway, Emachines, Toshiba, and even on some computers with an OEM windows sticker. Accepted and authenticated every time.
The Dell Windows 7 disk has worked on Toshiba and Gateway so far

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AVG might be the reason(?) I can't install my Download Accelerator Plus (Speedbit) [View all] IrishAyes Jun 2013 OP

is your Windows Defender also disabled ? steve2470 Jun 2013 #1

(sigh) IrishAyes Jun 2013 #2

last stab: steve2470 Jun 2013 #3

Well, I'll save that info for later need IrishAyes Jun 2013 #4

Try starting up your computer in Safe Mode Denzil_DC Jun 2013 #5

I wouldn't install DAP Phlem Jun 2013 #6

PS Phlem Jun 2013 #7

OK IrishAyes Jun 2013 #19

I'm a big REVO fan too! IrishAyes Jun 2013 #9

I do the same. Phlem Jun 2013 #10

Revo Uninstall rocks nt steve2470 Jun 2013 #11

Dear Hearts and Gentle People, IrishAyes Jun 2013 #8

I've never had a problem with a Dell disk. hobbit709 Jun 2013 #12

Good to hear IrishAyes Jun 2013 #13

I get Windows disks here hobbit709 Jun 2013 #14

Yes, but did you put a Dell-branded WINDOWS OS on a different brand Computer? IrishAyes Jun 2013 #15

Yep, no problem. hobbit709 Jun 2013 #16

Then my hat's off to you. IrishAyes Jun 2013 #17

Nothing to it. hobbit709 Jun 2013 #18

PS IrishAyes Jun 2013 #20