From: mailbounce@relic211.cjb.net   
      
   relic wrote:   
   > cougar wrote:   
   >>  My dell came from a dumpster and thus no CDs for XP,and there is no   
   >> "Back-up" or similar option in "system tools" that I've heard some   
   >> other manufacturers provide.   
   >>  So is there a program that will allow me to burn my own CDs in case   
   >> I ever need to re-install the O.S? Or is it better to just spring for   
   >> the retail CD? -brian   
   >   
   > Cloning/Imaging software.   
   >   
   > Acronis TrueImage   
   > Norton Ghost   
      
   BTW, if you have to CD Key on a silver sticker stuck to the cabinet, it will   
   work with any copy of OEM XP Home. Know someone with another Dell who'd make   
   a copy for you, for instance...   
      
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