I can't believe it.  I just got done with a 'Dell Chat' session and with minimal effort and explanation, I was told I will be shipped my OEM disc (in 3-5 days-as long as it is in stock).  They were VERY clear that this will be a "one time gesture" and that I better keep it safe because it is the only disc they will send. I was convinced it was not possible perform a clean Windows install on this laptop. I think this 'Media Reduction...' will probably be great for the majority of users who aren't comfortable reinstalling their OS.  But I spent hours on the phone last night, as they circled around the issue, giving me ridiculous 'solutions' and I'm pretty sure the first guy hung up on me.  I couldn't have been more clear and redundant in my requests either.   So, I hope this helps somebody else going forward.  I guess it takes some perseverance and I would absolutely suggest using the 'Dell Chat'  
Ok, I've looked everywhere and spoke with 2 different customer service reps at dell and I still can't get a straight answer here.  I am looking for a OEM installation disc for Windows 7 Home Premium 64.  I don't understand why that is apparently too much to ask. It should've come with my laptop anyway. I have built all my computers and always with clean Windows installations.  I understand that most people don't need this disc anymore as Dell forces DataSafe Local Backup on everyone, so we can create our own recovery media.   All I'm asking is to be able to perform a clean installation of the OS that I paid for.  I am not interested in the boatload of software they so kindly installed for me.   The only discs I got were the 'Drivers & Utilities' (which is all available online) and the OEM for Office 2007.  If they can give me my OEM disc for Office, why not for Windows? The clever solutions I got after hours on the phone were... -You can pay $150 and we will send you another Retail copy. -Supposedly, "The recovery discs made with DataSafe can be booted and used to perform a clean installation OR return to factory state." I think Dell DataSafe Backup software is cheap and it's crazy that I am forced to use it as my primary installation/recovery media.  I really hope somebody can give me a straight answer here.  I can't be the only person who feels they are entitled to the software they paid for with the system.
I want my OEM disc for windows 7 that didn't come with Studio 1558.