[antconsig]

So I can just call dell and ask for one?

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That's what you should do.

[Broni]

That's what you should do.

[antconsig]

there is about 70gb's of stuff, is there a cable to cable method that would work?

[Broni]

Surely, you can network both computers and transfer data that way.

[antconsig]

okay so dell wants 20 bucks for the xp disc. also, if my pc can't see my hard drive, will I still be able to repair using the disc?

[Broni]

Since it's going to be recovery CD, you should be OK.

[antconsig]

I asked for a copy of my operating systems discs, would that be the same thing?

[Broni]

I believe so.

[antconsig]

so my disk came from dell, I still have cd drive as first to boot and it was able to read CD. However, once I got into the blue menu for reinstall or recover, both options said it could not detect a hard drive. Any thoughts?

[Broni]

Try resetting BIOS to defaults.

[antconsig]

okay. Sorry for the dumb question, but would I do that in the f2 Dell setup screen?

[Broni]

Yes.

[antconsig]

i was unable to locate the BIOS menu. When I hit F2 the menu of choice had options for boot sequence but nothing for BIOS.

[Broni]

More info:
Dell (XPS, Dimension, Inspiron, Latitude. OptiPlex, Precision, Vostro): Press F2 When Dell Logo Is Displayed Until “Entering Setup” Appears
Dell (Older 486 Models): Press [Ctrl]+[Alt]+[Enter] During Boot
Dell (Some Models): Press Reset Button Twice (i.e. Power Reset Button)
Dell Dimension L566cx System: Press [Del]
Dell (Older Laptop Models) : Press [Fn]+[Esc] or [Fn]+[F1]

[antconsig]

Just reset them. I had to re-adjust boot sequence and it's now reading the cd dell provided, but it still can't seem to find the hd when I hit enter or the R button from the setup screen