You have a Dell Inspiron 1501 for $30 (not used) and you're looking to obtain the Win XP license key from it.

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Notebooks You have a Dell Inspiron 1501 for $30 (not used) and you're looking to obtain the Win XP license key from it.

Kackspur
Junior Member

10-06-2016, 09:43 AM

This laptop lacks a sticker containing the license key. How can I obtain it? I plan to resell it and require the original product key to activate Windows XP and convert it into a Windows 10 key (MS support advised they need the old key).

Kackspur

10-06-2016, 09:43 AM #1

gdog557
Member

218

10-07-2016, 03:53 AM

If it doesn't have a sticker it uses an OEM (bulk) key that is tied to the bios, you will have to install XP and then see if it will allow you to update to win 7 or directly to win 10 for free.

gdog557

10-07-2016, 03:53 AM #2

If it doesn't have a sticker it uses an OEM (bulk) key that is tied to the bios, you will have to install XP and then see if it will allow you to update to win 7 or directly to win 10 for free.

Selrahcc
Member

224

10-19-2016, 12:23 PM

Yes, you need to install XP with the Dell restore system. Upgrading to Windows 7 using the XP key will replace the old XP key. Changing to a Windows 7 key will remove the previous XP key.

Selrahcc

10-19-2016, 12:23 PM #3

Yes, you need to install XP with the Dell restore system. Upgrading to Windows 7 using the XP key will replace the old XP key. Changing to a Windows 7 key will remove the previous XP key.

GekkeSchildpad
Member

211

10-19-2016, 09:04 PM

Restore XP first, then attempt the update to 7. It will retrieve your license key from the BIOS and apply the update automatically if supported. You won't lose the old XP key unless you don't have it, but you can still restore back to XP later.

GekkeSchildpad

10-19-2016, 09:04 PM #4

flarbi
Member

199

10-20-2016, 08:58 AM

How to access the system restore by Dell on that laptop. Also, how to keep it for remote play from PS4 Slim while using Windows 7 and not knowing how to open the XP restore system by Dell (F8 or something).

flarbi

10-20-2016, 08:58 AM #5

Zansetsiku
Member

10-20-2016, 10:48 AM

Upgrading from XP to 7 was/is a paid service.
Not free.
You might prefer purchasing a valid license for <whatever> and performing a complete reset and installation.
Confused here?
Reselling it is an option, but you’ll need a valid license and will have to wipe it clean.
What are the specifications of this system?
Do you have a specific goal in mind—Win 7 or 10?

Zansetsiku

10-20-2016, 10:48 AM #6

xIcyFlames
Junior Member

10-20-2016, 11:07 AM

I altered my decision.
I aim to maintain remote play on the PS4 from another place and from home (I have a method for that).
This setup includes 1GB of RAM, 256MB of video memory, a 1.8 GHz CPU, and three hard drives.

xIcyFlames

10-20-2016, 11:07 AM #7

kingrainbow123
Junior Member

10-21-2016, 06:14 PM

Is 1GB RAM appropriate for this system? It doesn't work with Windows 7 or 10. What processor should I consider? Either Linux or the old computer parts.

kingrainbow123

10-21-2016, 06:14 PM #8

Is 1GB RAM appropriate for this system? It doesn't work with Windows 7 or 10. What processor should I consider? Either Linux or the old computer parts.

Levin1912
Junior Member

10-21-2016, 11:32 PM

An AMD dual core turion

Levin1912

10-21-2016, 11:32 PM #9

An AMD dual core turion