RE: They didn't give me an XP CD
From: sludlow (sludlow_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 09/09/04
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Date: Thu, 9 Sep 2004 08:47:04 -0700
Just burn a copy from a friend. As long as you have the key and ID number
from the computer you bought it doesn't matter who's disk you have.
"Stickems" wrote:
> I bought a PC and only after I got the box home I realised that there was no
> XP CD in the box. I bought it from Time Computers whom I would not
> recommend. The operating system Windows XP was pre installed. When I
> complained they offered to sell me a Reload CD at £99 which I declined. What
> I want is a proper XP CD which I can use to do a fresh install if my disk
> crashes and has to be replaced or if there is some other calamity which
> requires that I reinstall Windows XP. I have the Product Key and the Product
> ID. I know that it must be possible to write a CD for this purpose, but
> searching high and low on the web I have only discovered some sites that
> offer advice as to how to do it but there is no detailed step by step
> instructions, only vague outlines which doesn't get me anywhere. As time
> goes on this predicament of mine which doesn't seem to be a widespread
> problem today, will I'm sure, when things will go wrong become a major cause
> of concern for those people who have purchased PCs with a preinstalled
> operating system without the CD.
>
> So, rant over, can anyone help me find a detailed step by step account as to
> how I can provide myself with a Windows XP CD.
>
>
>
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