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January 17th, 2023 10:00
Dell Tools system software CD need a Replacement
I lost.my the Cd that came with the computer. It is a Dell Tools System software Cd for a dell Dimension 3000 That I bought in July 2006. I need help finding a replacement. I see so many on ebay. but would not know what P/N To Pick or what year either. I have a old xps 8300 tools system software cd but I do not know if that is usable. The 3000 computer is not listed if that matters. Would any know where I can a correct replacement?
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RoHe
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January 17th, 2023 18:00
You still didn't explain why you need whatever is on that CD. Did you reinstall of XP SP3?
You do know XP hasn't been supported for eons and is full of bugs and unfixed security holes, so not safe to use on the internet, right?
Dell actually still offers some drivers, software, diagnostics, and utilities for the D3000 on its Support page, but not everything you mentioned is listed. It's all 10+ years old, but maybe you can find whatever you need there. I tested one file and it downloaded here, so they may all be accessible.
No idea if the D2400 uses similar/compatible software...
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January 17th, 2023 12:00
What version of Windows running on the D3000?
Why and exactly what "tools" do you need?
About the only place you'll find the OEM disc is on fleaBay etc. Dell certainly won't have anything for a ~17-year-old PC...
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The Dell Dimension 3000 has Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Version 2002 SP3. I thought I could find a cd on ebay, But I do not know how to start. I do not know what year to pick and what P/N Number with the version number that is meant to used with my dell. The software that was on it before is Dell Media Experience; Dell support; Dell system ; Jasc Paint Shop Pro; Jasc Paintshop photo Album. Is any of these still downloadable from Dell website. Can you tell me what cd I should be looking for on Ebay that would work for a D3000. Is a Dell 2400 similar to a D3000? I do not know if that cd d2400 would work?