Can i format my hard drive on a older notebook and use a dell recovery cd or full back up cd to install?

Question

i have a computer that isn't name brand its actually homemade i was wondering if i can format the whole drive and use my recovery disc from dell or make a iso copy or even make a full system back up cd(s) to restore the laptop

Answer 1

my everex recovery cd worked on all of the computers i put it in, give it a try. if it doesnt work then it doesnt work.goodluck

Answer 2

INSERT THE DELL RECOVERY CD IN AND THEN RESTART YOUR LAPTOP.IF THE CD WILL DETECT YOU WILL GET THE"PRESS ANY KEY TO BOOT FROM CD" MESSAGE.IF YOU GET THAT MESSAGE,CHANCES ARE IT WILL INSTALL AND YOU CAN USE THE FORMATTING OPTION IN WINDOWS SET-UP THAT WILL FOLLOW.

Answer 3

The Dell recovery CD will detect that you do not have a Dell computer and will not install.

Why do you want to reformat? Most times it is necessary.