Question about media

[Platte Computer Repair]

I have been given a computer with a valid Windows XP Home key but no cd's. I would like to reload the OS but without recovery disks or a Windows cd kinda hard to. How would I get a legit copy of the OS? Any ideas?

Curious minds want to know.

[Mr I]

You can use any CD that matches with the license that you have. Remember that when you buy a software you don't buy the CD but the license or licenses if applicable. Ask a friend or someone that has an XP Home.

the other solution is more risky but you can download all in one and use the version that you need but I wouldn't recommend it but those are your choices.

[PatrickB]

For Vista and Win7, you can use the links in this thread about Windows 7 ISO's:

http://www.technibble.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10885

Sorry that won't help you with WinXP.

-- Patrick B.

[computerdoc]

Microsoft will send you one free.

"I need to contact Microsoft to replace a CD, Lost Product key, License Question"

Microsoft Customer Service
Monday through Friday, from 6:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. Pacific
time.

Microsoft Customer Service, US phone 1-800-426-9400.
Microsoft Knowledge Base Article - 326246

Licensing Center. Call US 1-800-426-9400 (select option 4),
Monday through Friday, 6:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. (PST) Ask to speak directly to a
Microsoft licensing specialist.

From Michael Stevens Tech article about a repair install.

My understanding is that you can use any XP cd and when it asks for the product key it wants the one you have which is the original.