Re: Is each XP release disk unique (ie, numbered)?

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Thank you, both.

I'll assume that the Packard Bell recovery software would incorporate
an OEM, full version of the originally-installed XP home and see how I
get on.

--
John


"Ken Blake, MVP" <kblake@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>John wrote:
>
>> I'm trying to resurrect a Packard Bell PC which has had a hard disk
>> crisis. Unfortunately, the owner didn't back up the xp and driver
>> software which is kept in a hidden partition on the HDD (Packard Bell
>> don't supply a release disk! :( )
>>
>> The product code sticker is still on the machine.
>>
>> Now, the question:
>>
>> Can I use *any* XPHome release disk to reinstall the OS
>
>
>No. not with that product key.
>
>
>> or does each
>> disk have an embedded number which must be identical to the product
>> key?
>
>
>Also no. The cost of making each CD individually would be prohibitive.
>
>You have to use a CD of the same type: Home vs. Professional, Retail vs.OEM,
>Full vs. Upgrade.

.

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