Re: recovery disc for windows xp professional
From: cruella1 (cruella1_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 02/27/05
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Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2005 07:25:02 -0800
My apologies I'm not very good with computers... but how do I find out the
info on my video adapter. Can I also obtain the xp drivers and install them
now even without a valid copy of windows. Where do I purchase a FULL VERSION
of windows?
"Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote:
> Is your copy of Windows genuine?
> http://www.microsoft.com/resources/howtotell/ww/windows/default.mspx
>
> If you did not receive a Windows XP CD from the person
> who built your PC and installed Windows XP, then you do
> not have a valid license to use Windows XP. What you'll
> need to do is purchase a "Full Version" of Windows XP
> and proceed with a "Repair Install". Also, visit the support
> web site of the manufacturer of your video adapter to obtain
> the latest Windows XP drivers.
>
> How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
>
> [Courtesy of MS-MVP Michael Stevens]
>
> --
> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows XP - Shell/User
> Microsoft Newsgroups
>
> Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.mspx
>
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>
> "cruella1" wrote:
>
> | How can I obtain a recovery disc for my computer... the person that built my
> | system did not give me one so I" hoping that it is in a file some where. But
> | how do I find it. My system has been down for a while and things aren't
> | working too well, even games won't play. Keeps saying that there is a
> | GRAPHICS HARDWARE PROBLEM. I'm really desperate for some good advice.
>
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