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September 13th, 2008 00:00

Dell 630 Vista Question

Where should the Vista product key sticker be located on the 630i?  I do not see one and I need the Vista product key number.
  • jef3680

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    Posted September 13th, 2008 01:00

    I believe it is on a sticker on the back of your computer.
  • foehammer25

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    Posted September 13th, 2008 01:00

    Found it.  Thanks.
  • atbglenn

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    Posted September 13th, 2008 01:00

    I've reinstalled Windows XP on many Dell systems and never needed a key. Unless things have changed with Vista, you probably don't need a key either.
  • kevpan815

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    Posted September 13th, 2008 04:00

    Somethings wrong with your installation if it is prompting you 4 a Product Key because the Product Key is supposed 2 be integrated into your Dell Mother Board, just fyi.
  • DELL-Chris M

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    Posted September 13th, 2008 05:00

    Agreed. If your booting from a Dell operating system disc on a Dell PC, it never ask for the product key.


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  • foehammer25

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    Posted September 13th, 2008 15:00

    What if I take out the original hard drive and replace it with a brand new hard drive, and try to install Vista 64 on the new hard drive?  Will I have a problem?

     

    If not, then can I reinstall the old hard drive as a 2nd hard drive? Essentially making a dual boot system?

  • ElkWapiti

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    Posted September 13th, 2008 17:00

    Should be no problem.  The MoBo contains the OEM recognition information.