Re: Replacement or "Borrowed from friend" WinXP Install CD when Product Activation Key is Available.
- From: "Mike Fields" <spam_me_not_mr.gadget2@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 25 Nov 2005 09:03:10 -0800
"Malke" <notreally@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> kylepete wrote:
>
> > I've got a desktop computer at home which, in its current build, is
> > running Windows XP Professional (Retail). The OS was purchased
online
> > directly from Microsoft shortly after XP was released several years
> > ago - my problem now is that I've long since lost this CD, but I'd
> > like to reformat & do a clean install (obviously, since this copy
has
> > been installed & running for years over several total hardware
> > overhaul/upgrades, it's heavily muddled).
> >
> > I've already extracted my product key using Aida32 (God bless it,
it's
> > getting harder & harder to find for free), and only need a RETAIL
copy
> > of WinXP Pro. I've already tried several versions downloaded from
> > various shady corners of the internet, but none of these have worked
> > since they are mostly leaked corporate versions (when I apply my CD
> > Key, it says it does not match the version being installed).
> >
> > To make things worse, the key was rejected only AFTER a successful
> > "repair install", and now my OS is non-activated & unavailable for
> > product updates (included all the wonderful security patches).
> >
> > I contacted Microsoft Support for this problem (and paid them, since
> > I'm way out of warranty), and the advice was to "Borrow a copy from
a
> > friend."
>
> I don't know why you called MS Support. Here's the number to call to
> replace a lost CD - 800-426-9400; I suppose you need to provide some
> sort of proof of purchase.
>
> Other than that, I don't know where you live but most office/computer
> supply stores sell retail copies of XP. If you only have the Internet,
> try Newegg.com or Amazon.com.
>
> Malke
> --
He shouldn't have to buy a retail copy since he already has one
according to the OP -- AND -- he was clever enough to make
sure he had his original key BEFORE doing the install. Probably
even find someone in Antarctica that has a retail CD
.
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