Re: Reinstalling XP Pro w/o the original CDs
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nicnat wrote:
I have a home built desk top system which I'd like to upgrade as it has
performed flawlessly but its only a single core CPU, not 2.x USB, relatively
small HDs,
etc. I originally bought XP Pro retail and installed it. Problem is now I
don't have the disks any longer. I can determine the key via various
utility programs and I've heard that one can use any XP installation CDs
(assuming its the same version; Retail XP Pro in this case) and use the
original
product key to complete the install. Is that correct?? Where would I find
XP Pro retail CDs to install on my new system without having to buy them
again? Any suggestions?
Without having to buy? Ask your neighbor.
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- Re: Reinstalling XP Pro w/o the original CDs
... I originally bought XP Pro retail and installed it. ... XP Pro retail CDs to install on my new system without having to buy them ... It's the license key, not the CD, that is the represenation of the license. ... You may also be able to contact MS for a replacement - someone regularly posts a URL here for "replacing lost or damaged install media". ...
(microsoft.public.windowsxp.general) - Re: Transfer XP Pro To New Computer
... Read the End User License Agreement on your XP Pro retail cd and you will find that you have the right to transfer the software to another computer as long as you also remove it from the first computer. ... purchased a new retail full install disk containing XP Pro ... I did a repair install, entered the new 5x5 Product Key, and activated ...
(microsoft.public.windowsxp.general) - Re: Install Windows with Key different than CD
... Having no friends or them not having a Retail version of XP Pro leaves you no choice but to purchase one... ... I want to rebuild my aging desktop which I built a few years ago but I don't have the XP Pro Retail installation CDs any longer. ... I can get the product key via several utilities. ... If I'm able to borrow or download XP Pro Retail CDs, can I install windows using the key I purchased already? ...
(alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt) - Re: Reinstalling XP Pro w/o the original CDs
... I originally bought XP Pro retail and installed it. ... XP Pro retail CDs to install on my new system without having to buy ... You have the license key, so any retail CD will work. ... You may also be able to contact MS for a replacement - ...
(microsoft.public.windowsxp.general) - Re: Reinstalling XP Pro w/o the original CDs
... I originally bought XP Pro retail and installed it. ... XP Pro retail CDs to install on my new system without having to buy ... not work with the media I'm ultimately able to obtain. ...
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