Re: Downloading XP Pro

From: Carey Frisch [MVP] (mrxp2004_at_nospamyahoo.com)
Date: 02/29/04 

Date: Sun, 29 Feb 2004 13:53:04 -0600

One cannot "download" the CD. You'll have to contact Microsoft
and request a replacement:

How to Replace Lost, Broken, or Missing Microsoft Software or Hardware
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];326246 

-- 
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
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"Silent" <silent_eagle_1@hotmail.com> wrote in message:
 news:448b01c3fefc$fd0b3650$a401280a@phx.gbl...
| My XP Pro CD was destroyed before installing. I have a 
| product key. How can I download Windows XP Professional 
| to install?

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