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Lost XP pro cd
Name: Garr Date: April 28, 2007 at 11:55:57 Pacific OS: Windows XP SP2 CPU/Ram: Athlon XP 3000/ 512 Product: Emachines
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If the setup files are still on my hard drive C:/WINDOWS/SYSTEM/NTSETUP.EXE can I create a new install cd from these files or do i have to buy a new one
Name: pgckkwvdzm Date: April 28, 2007 at 12:36:44 Pacific
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You have to buy one. The discussion of pirated software is prohibited here.
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Response Number 2
Name: jam Date: April 28, 2007 at 12:46:42 Pacific
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If you have a legitimate product key, you can use anyone's CD to reinstall WinXP...just make sure to use your key.
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Response Number 3
Name: trvlr Date: April 28, 2007 at 13:10:14 Pacific
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And also probably M$ will send you one for postage costs... - if you can provide proof of a previous legal purchase?
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Response Number 4
Name: Santa Date: April 28, 2007 at 14:30:40 Pacific
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Request a replacement RESTORE CD from Emachines !
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Response Number 5
Name: Garr Date: April 28, 2007 at 15:20:01 Pacific
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not discussing pirated software just wanted to know if XP left the setup files on my HDD so i could create a restore cd from it, I own it legitimately but no longer have the cd thats all
G was here.
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Response Number 6
Name: GX1 Man Date: April 28, 2007 at 16:00:12 Pacific
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No you can't. That's why you had a CD.
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Response Number 7
Name: Garr Date: April 28, 2007 at 18:23:14 Pacific
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Jam's reply looks like best option here THANX
G was here.
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Response Number 8
Name: Name Date: April 29, 2007 at 14:51:38 Pacific
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IF IF IF you actually do have a legit license, a different CD can be used BUT it has to be one that's compatible with your product key. I really don't know how many "groups" of keys there are for Xtra Putrid, but here are a few differences:
An "OEM" "PRO" key will NOT work with
a "pro" "retail" cd
an "upgrade" cd
any "home" cd
In other words, you need a cd that "matches" the type of Windows you have now. If you have "home", then you need a "home" cd. If it was an "OEM" (probably) then you need an "OEM" cd.
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Response Number 9
Name: suatcini Date: May 1, 2007 at 01:52:06 Pacific
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If you have I386 folder on your PC, then copy the folder contents on a CD-ROM and use Windows XP boot diskettes to boot from. ( You have to download and create boot diskettes from MS download area first. )
After booting with the boot diskettes, choose CD-ROM support and go to I386 folder and run winnt.exe ( not winnt32.exe ).
Then use your Product Key to install Windows and activate. I think this is legitimate.
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