Re: Re-installing Windows XP Without Original OS Disk
- From: "Daave" <dcwashNOSPAM@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 31 May 2008 09:52:28 -0400
Roy W. wrote:
I have a laptop computer that did not come with an operating system or
recovery disk.
Are you sure?!
What is the make and model of this laptop? Doesn't it have a Certificate
of Authenticity (COA) sticker on the bottom?
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.
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?
Okay, if the laptop came with a product key, then it *did* come with an
operating system! :-)
Assuming this is an OEM version of XP Home (you didn't tell us), then
you just need to obtain the same type of installation disk (generic--not
branded--OEM of XP Home, or whatever it is you have). Hopefully you will
be able to get one from someone you know. If so, make a copy. And, yes,
you will enter the product key you already have (the one on your COA).
Some people have had success getting .iso files of this type of disk
from P2P sources, but that of course entails the risk of downloading
malware--not a good idea!
Generic OEM disks are still available if you wish to purchase one. But
hopefully you won't need to. If you do, it shouldn't cost more than
$100.
.
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