Re: XP Home SP2

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Yes Joe, that's the reason I answered it here also and didn't see the
previous post until I got down that far. Unfortunately, people using the
clunky web based interface like the OP is doing, instead of a decent
newsreader like you and I are using, doesn't always find the responses to
their post. Lets see if the OP sees this and asks about a decent
newsreader.


"Joe Grover" <grover.joe@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Please refrain from posting your question more than once. I replied to
your post already this morning. Here is that reply:

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Is it a retail copy or did it come from an OEM? If it's an OEM you need
to
contact them.

If it is a retail copy go to this link:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326246
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"rocasan1" <rocasan1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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How could I get a replacement of my Operating System Windows XP Home SP2?

The original is damaged.

Please advise.

Thank you.




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