Bought the computer in 2005, a dell, but it did not come with the actual installation CD. I would simply like to obtain an actual copy in case I need it....microsoft update or whatever is of no use if I can't get the computer to go online. 2 people need an answerI do too

Bought the computer in 2005, a dell, but it did not come with the actual installation CD. I would simply like to obtain an actual copy in case I need it....microsoft update or whatever is of no use if I can't get the computer to go online. =================================Might be worth a try to contact Dell Support.Welcome To Dell Support:http://support.dell.com/support/index.aspxYour Dell computer may have a hidden Recovery Partition...(this restores your system to what is commonly known as OOBE...Out Of Box Experience) the following link may offer some ideas:(This does not include your personal files or all the updates and software you have installed since the system was new)http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/dsn/en/document?journalid=8EA7AA4D927CDFDFE040AC0A63E94569&docid=361935&type=force&lx=181316&lv=336966&l7=362066Or you might consider imaging software like Acronis or Paragon.An image can be restored in a short time and the computer will be exacly as it was when the image was created.Volunteer J - MS-MVP - Digital Media Experience - Notice_This is not tech support_I am a volunteer - Solutions that work for me may not work for you - ***Proceed at your own risk***