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Re: Dell strikes out on customer "support"

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From: J Harris
Date: Wed, 08 Nov 2000 00:00
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Lindsay Haisley wrote:
> 
> Faze3 wrote:
> >
> > It's been a while since I flashed the BIOS on a Dell system, but doesn't
> > the flash routine allow you to save the previous BIOS level in case
> > something screws up?
> 
> Nope!
> 
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Yes it does.  I believe you stated upthread somewhere you forced it. 
Before you complete the flash process, you are asked if you're
sure......

JH
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