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Where to download Windows XP Home SP3 OEM
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My Samsung N130 Netbook came with XP Home SP3 but no reinstall disc. I've just had to replace the hard drive due to it developing a fault.
Now I need to install XP Home SP3 on it again but where can I download a clean copy? I have a legit key from the COA sticker on back of the Netbook.
Why don't they supply reinstall discs with computers anymore! So called recovery partitions are no good if your HDD is knackard...
Now I need to install XP Home SP3 on it again but where can I download a clean copy? I have a legit key from the COA sticker on back of the Netbook.
Why don't they supply reinstall discs with computers anymore! So called recovery partitions are no good if your HDD is knackard...
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Have you tried Windows updates?0
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I think a quick Google will find what you want.0
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digitalriver is the site that holds copies of original media in ISO form, so google is your friend.
However, the key on your case may not be accepted by the installation.0 -
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However, the key on your case may not be accepted by the installation.For XP? What are you thinking?
Exactly, I've got a couple of hundred you could try
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Deleted_User wrote: »I need the whole operating system.
You have a PM.0
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