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| 769789 | 2009-04-30 22:30:00 | Does anyone know where I can download this? For a completely legit reason. Mate dropped off PC, wants me to install his new ram, reformat winxp back to brand new status.... hes supplied cds of all drivers - told me he cant find his Winxp Pro CD, but theres a Certificate of Autheticity sticker on side of PC... I've looked at torrent sites etc but they all sound dodgy and could come virus infected... I just need a clean legit copy so I can burn to CD and use it to fix his computer with a LEGIT key that we already have... |
csinclair83 (200) | ||
| 769790 | 2009-04-30 22:39:00 | You cant, buy it at a shop, or ring MS, and tell them you lost it. | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 769791 | 2009-04-30 22:43:00 | Bummer - But just had a thought - I've got WINXP Home SP3 - if I install this and use winpro serial would it install? hes not a advanced computer user just a hardout gamer - so he probably wont care what version the OS is.... |
csinclair83 (200) | ||
| 769792 | 2009-04-30 22:49:00 | No. | Rob99 (151) | ||
| 769793 | 2009-05-01 01:47:00 | no legit way to download it, but you could just borrow someone else's cd. It does need to be the same version as the key though - e.g. OEM version key needs OEM install disk. | dugimodo (138) | ||
| 769794 | 2009-05-01 01:58:00 | Technically it's illegal - but I copy XP disks left right and centre. The COA is the important bit. As long as thats there, IMO there no issue using a non-genuine disk. Surely you know someone you could borrow or copy an XP Pro disk off? |
wratterus (105) | ||
| 769795 | 2009-05-01 02:08:00 | Technically it's illegal - but I copy XP disks left right and centre. The COA is the important bit. As long as thats there, IMO there no issue using a non-genuine disk. Technically it isn't. Its the sticker that you are paying for, that makes it legal. The CD isn't even protected. Just borrow one - needs to be the same XP Home OEM for instance. Or XP Pro OEM, OR XP Pro Retail. etc. |
pctek (84) | ||
| 769796 | 2009-05-01 02:59:00 | +1 to the last two posts Just get it where ever you can get it from, i would :banana |
Gobe1 (6290) | ||
| 769797 | 2009-05-01 05:46:00 | Perhaps if you say what version you,re after, ie: OEM/Retail. Someone may offer to lend you a copy. Who knows? |
minster (9180) | ||
| 769798 | 2009-05-01 06:17:00 | Use the keyword "untouched" and you should probably find a decent copy on bittorrent. Don't forget to read ALL the comments. As long as you have a genuine COA I wouldn't call you a pirate. |
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