Re: Windows XP

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You can't reload the O/S unless you have the Microsoft Operating System CD.

If the operating system was preloaded the manufacturer gives you a way to return the computer to "out of box" condition" - usually via a hidden partition on the hard drive. Check your documentation for instructions on how to do so. You will likely lose everything on your computer (photos, music, documents etc) so be sure you backup your files before you begin.

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Richard Urban
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience



"DennyBenny" <DennyBenny@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:C815A6D6-3DBB-4C78-965E-62989CA37AA6@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
I have a preloaded copy of Windows XP which is legal and I have the key #. I
want to save Windows XP on to a CD, erase my hard drive and reload my copy of
XP. How

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