Re: Re-installing Windows XP Without Original OS Disk
- From: Big Al <BigAl@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 31 May 2008 12:06:36 GMT
Roy W. wrote:
I have a laptop computer that did not come with an operating system or recovery disk. The OEM on longer supports the computer. The hard drive has failed, so I do not have access to the recovery files that were loaded on a seperate partition.Only if you could find a duplicate OEM CD for that vendor and type of computer. CD Keys are matched to the type of software as in:
Can I use any Windows XP operating system disk and the product key that came with the laptop to get my laptop up and running again?
Home OEM
Home Retail
Pro OEM
Pro Retail etc.
Your product tag on the bottom should tell you what you have the license for. XP PRo etc
If not, is there a legit way of getting Windows reloaded without having to buy another OS disk?
You may be able to use this to get replacements.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/302822
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