Re: Want to reformat, partition, add Linux, lost XP CD
- From: "Shenan Stanley" <newshelper@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2007 15:42:57 -0500
Ed P wrote:
My dad's Toshiba laptop is about three years old, and as such has
collected an extreme level of trash on its drive. I brought up the
topic of reformatting, to clear the trash, as well as the viruses
and spyware that are probably sitting around. Since the drive will
be clean, the idea of partitioning part of the drive for a Linux
install seemed good. Then I realized that I can not find the
Windows XP CD that came with the computer.
I do have one XP CD "For distribution with a new Standard PC only,"
which is probably from when we upgraded an old Dell (Which I
believe is still at my dad's office), and for which I do not have
any of the numbers or keys.
My questions are:
1) How should I go about partitioning the drive for Linux?
2) Can I use this CD without worrying about WG"A" or other problems
ending the OS's functionality on this or other computers?
3) If not, is there a way to get a new CD without having to pay an
arm and a leg?
It may not have come with a Windows XP CD or any CD of any kind. Toshiba
laptops often come with a method of making restoration CDs or a restoration
partition/utility.
Your Dell CD will likely fail.
You might be able to use a generic OEM with whatever product key is posted
on thelaptop itself - but no promises that will even work.
I would first contact Toshiba and see what they can provide/sell to you.
If that fails - you are likely going to have to buy a new copy of Windows XP
and any other software you do not have the media for.
If you buy OEM - it's significantly cheaper - but there are underlying
reasons.
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