Re: Where to download XP Home?

On Sun, 22 Jan 2006 07:56:02 -0800, "UsedLaptopGuy"
<UsedLaptopGuy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>I just purchased a used laptop from a friend and need to reinstall Windows XP
>home. As expected, the guy I bought it from does not have the disk. The
>laptop came with XP Homeinstalledon it and has a label on the bottom with a
>key printed on it. Where can I download the install disc?
>
>Thanks!


Likely the simplest, safest,

and most legal option is to go on eBay or Amazon (safer) and
BUY a copy. It's not that expensive these days.

I got a REAL copy of XP Pro on EBay "Buy It Now" last year
for under $60.

(if you don't know, "Buy It Now" simply means that -- for
example with XP, you will find 15,000 listings. Scan the
listings until you find a copy of XP Pro that is being bid
on. Let's say the bidding stands at $37.25. There will be
a red lettered option below: "Buy It Now" $42.50.

I saw my copy listed at like $32.50. I saw the "Buy It Now"
at $53.50. I thought, "I have the $60 in my account (Debit
Card). Why bid when I can have it right now?

I "Bought it now", and 3 days later, it was in my mailbox.

(yes, it's registered, so I know it's legal)

Don't mess with downloading XP, since many of those who
"make it available" will be enclosing a NASTY virus with it.


I have just recently ( last month or so) seen XP Pro for
under $100.

Better safe with a legal copy than BUSTED!

And it IS illegal to "download" XP, last I heard.


Tallahassee
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