Using an XP Install Disc from another Computer

Discussion in 'Parallels Desktop for Mac' started by ParallelsisCool, Jan 24, 2007.

  1. ParallelsisCool

    ParallelsisCool Bit poster

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    Hello,

    In my house I have a Dell Dimension 2400 running Windows XP. I want to know if there is any way I can use that same install disc that came with the computer to install XP onto my Mac.

    Thanks.
     
  2. James Bond 007

    James Bond 007 Hunter

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    I don't think so. That CD is probably a restore CD which can only be used to restore the Windows OS onto your Dell computer, not for installation of Windows on other computers.

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  3. leejsci

    leejsci Member

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    dear ParallelsisCool

    james is right.. it looks for dell embeded information.. they are slick like that...
     
  4. joem

    joem Forum Maven

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    The easiest way to find out is to try it. Create a VM and see if it works. If it doesn't, delete the VM and you're back where you started. Let us know either way if you try it.
     

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