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Bundled Software Copies
I ordered 2 new Dells at once (I9300 & D9100). Do I request CD's for software on BOTH computers, or can I use one CD for both (2 licenses)?
(I have WinXP Pro backup CDs for both--2 copies.)
Sonic Digital Media LE v.7 has disappeared from the D9100, or at least I can't find it. I have a feeling my son did something he should not have.:smileymad:
And I figure one day I will have to do reformatting and will need the software anyway. My old Dells had all the backup programs on CD or disk.
Thanks.
Denny--Thanks, I'll call and request 2 copies.
All I got was WordPerfect, which I don't use as I have 3 licensed versions of Office Suite I am able to use.
Mainly interested in Dell Media Experience and Sonic Digital Media (needed for DVD/CD burning).
- Finally did the call to Dell and got the run-around. Tried to tell me that all the software was stored on the HD (I know that), but I explained I have had complete HD failures with my old D8100 and then the software would do me no good.After much discussion, I got them to send me "one" program CD that I requested for burning program as it corrupted/missing files on the new desktop. They refused to send me a 2nd copy for the new laptop saying I could use it for both.This software would not install as it is now looking for another CD for the DVD program, so I need to call again. I'm dreading it as being treated like I don't know what I'm talking about.Funny, my Dell from just 5 years ago came with CDs for all Dell-installed programs and it is easy to rebuild my system.How much louder can I yell to get what I need?Thanks for any suggestions!
Denny Denham
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Posted October 23rd, 2005 04:00
You will need a CD for any software that uses activation (but this will probably be restricted to such items as Office/Works/WordPerfect and not the limited trial versions of other software which may have been preinstalled). You should have gotten the CDs for those suites as a matter of routine. Still, to be safe, I'd request copies of the software for each of your two new systems.