Mike Brannigan wrote:[color=blue]
> "Munchichic" <Munchichic@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:7603593E-14EB-4C8F-BCEE-DB8A4456BB24@microsoft.com...[color=green]
>> Hi Everyone. I realize this may be a "touchy" subject but I need to ask.
>> After a massive computer failure I just bought a new Dell XPS 420
>> desktop PC.
>> My first Dell purchase. It came preloaded with Microsoft Vista Home
>> Premium.
>> I asked Dell for an original Microsoft installation CD as a backup. They
>> refused. I have several friends and relatives who purchased Dell
>> computers
>> and many of them requested the same disc from Dell and received it
>> without
>> incident (some within the last 2 months). I think I should be entitled
>> to a
>> copy of the installation CD and not one that is from Dell preloaded
>> with a
>> bunch of Dell crap on it. Why can't I receive an original Windows CD like
>> everyone else has requested? Am I asking the wrong person? What am I
>> doing
>> wrong? Any help is appreciated. I just spent $1000 on this new
>> computer and
>> think that should entitle me to the Windows OS disc (and I expect it will
>> have the same product key that was used to install on my new Dell).
>> Thank you.[/color]
>
> Dell have done nothing wrong.[/color]

Of course not, ripping people off as long as Microsoft approves it is
just fine and dandy.

Snip long winded justification for the rip off.

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