Re: Is it okay to burn a copy of xp ?





"Carey Frisch [MVP]" <cnfrisch@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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One cannot legally make a copy of their Windows XP
CD and give it to anyone as that would constitute a
form of software piracy. As i recommended earlier,
it would be best to have your friend order an authentic,
genuine, Windows XP CD replacement.

How to replace lost, broken, or missing Microsoft software or hardware
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326246/en-us


--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User


"jchutcheson@xxxxxxxxx" wrote:

Hi... I will say it again , Its EXACT same version , I know the
difference , I just want to know whether i am doing anything wrong by
doing this for a buddy ? Thanks


so give a copy to your buddy and ask Carey to prove its NOT a copy of HIS
original CD


.



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