Windows 10: Can I use a Windows CD from Dell on another computer?

I have a Windows Vista 32-bit CD installation. On it, it says that it only installs on Dell PC's. Is this for marketing reasons or can I install it on another computer such as a Toshiba? The Toshiba has Windows XP.Thank you!

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how to copy files from the CD to the Computer drive

Hi Hankriegler,

I would suggest you to follow the steps below:

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  Press Windows key + X.
  
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  Click file explorer from the list.
  
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  Select the CD/DVD drive and hit Enter.
  
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  Select the files you want to copy from the CD/DVD, then select the drive where you want to paste or save.
  

I hope the information is helpful.

Thank you.

 

Cannot burn songs to CD inserted already on to computer Error: insert a blank cd

Hi

In order to understand the issue in a better manner, please share the following details.

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  Are you trying to Burn Music on to the DVD inserted?
  
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  “Only 5 songs on the cd” is it a Read/ Write disk or a Normal disk (copy write CD)?
  

Let me inform you, if you have a Normal disk with 5songs burnt and saved you will not be able to Burn the new songs again. Until and unless the disk inserted is a Read/ Write CD.

Put an empty disk in the drive open my computer and double click on the CD inserted. And check for the status of the CD, if its CD/DVD-RW drive, if any files appear in explorer greyed out then delete them by clicking "Delete these temporary files".

I suggest you to follow the below steps to fix the issue.

Method 1: if you are trying to copy the songs to CD, follow the below steps.

If the CD is copy right protected. You will not be able to copy songs to the computer if the CD is copy right protected.

Also try to clear the burn list if any old list of songs available and try to copy again and see if it helps.

Method 2: Windows media player settings troubleshooter

Also try the Windows media player settings troubleshooter and see if it helps to resolve the issue.

• • • 
      Select settings in the drop down menu below search and type
      Troubleshooting.
      
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      Click on Troubleshooting
      and select the view all option on the left pane.
      
    • 
      Click on Windows media player settings
      and follow the prompts.
      

Reference:

Burn and rip CDs - Microsoft Support

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Hope this helps. If the issue persists, please do let us know and we would be happy to help you further.

Thank You.

 

RIP CDs

Hi,

We suggest that you perform these steps and check if the issue persists:

• Press "Windows" + "E" button on the keyboard.
• Go to "View > Navigation pane" and select "Show libraries".
• Now in the navigation pane, right-click on the "Music" library under "Libraries" and select "Delete".
• Now right-click on the "Libraries" and select "Restore default libraries".
• Now try to rip.

We also suggest that you refer to this link. Burn and rip CDs.

Regards.