Windows XP

NiftyDigits

spannerzone wrote: »

Ironically I've just thrown out some HP XP Pro install CD's at work that probably would have done.

The Dell CD's offered (very kind) might work but sometimes they'll only work on a Dell PC.

Thanks for highlighting my mistake. Just determining which is the correct Recovery Disc for the OP. There are three types for HP machines.

System

Dell XP CDs should work on any machine(I've used them on a Fujitsu) as opposed to the Windows 7 DVDs which will not run if the don't find the code in the BIOS

A.Penny.Saved

spannerzone wrote: »

If you can read the COA product key code then you should be in luck, it needs to be used with a same version of XP install CD (so if it's a Home Premium sticker use with Home Premium install CD or if XP Pro sticker you have to use XP Pro install CD etc - different versions cannot be used with the code.

Whilst you can't (legally) download Windows XP, if you have an XP install CD or can borrow one of the same version as the sticker then you can install XP legitimately (well pretty much as MS licencing is complex and not necessarily enforcible in Europe but that's another matter)

That's strange, when it is still available for download on MSDN. You can still buy the product keys as well.
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-gb/subscriptions/downloads/default.aspx#searchTerm=&ProductFamilyId=140&Languages=en&PageSize=10&PageIndex=0&FileId=0

XP drivers are available, download these and put on a CD or memory stick before you reload Windows. Download Link

Johnmcl7

!!!!!! wrote: »

Dell XP CDs should work on any machine(I've used them on a Fujitsu) as opposed to the Windows 7 DVDs which will not run if the don't find the code in the BIOS

I find the same, rebuilt many XP OEM machines of differing brands using Dell XP OEM CDs and the CoA on the machine itself but for some reason could never seem to get them to work on HP machines. However that's in no way definitive for HP machines as I've only rebuilt a handful.

John

spannerzone

A.Penny.Saved wrote: »

That's strange, when it is still available for download on MSDN. You can still buy the product keys as well.
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-gb/subscriptions/downloads/default.aspx#searchTerm=&ProductFamilyId=140&Languages=en&PageSize=10&PageIndex=0&FileId=0

Sigh, OK, correction, you can only download if you're a valid subscriber to MSDN. :rotfl:

What's strange is to mention that when we're clearly talking about an end user with a home computer whose circumstances clearly do not apply to an MSDN subscriber.

Of course MSDN software is only for development and testing purposes....and cannot be used (legitimately) for other purposes.

MSDN is a subscription service that allows you to download, evaluate and test almost all of Microsoft's software for a fee.

Miroslav

We're getting somewhere.

I won't put XP on the machine yet as i've the eBay side of things to deal with first.

Just had some kind of driver error when loading the machine up and sound went for a couple of minutes.

It really is a lump of metal that i've bought. No idea how i'm going to get any money back on this. eBay are allowing these people to freely trade dodgy PC's.

Miroslav

NiftyDigits wrote: »

If it is not as described, Paypal/eBay will rule in your favour. BUT, the seller may have emptied his accounts by then.

Apparently, as we raised a dispute because of the slow delivery (with paypal) they won't allow us to open another dispute, according to the people over on the eBay board.

NiftyDigits

Miroslav wrote: »

We're getting somewhere.

I won't put XP on the machine yet as i've the eBay side of things to deal with first.

Just had some kind of driver error when loading the machine up and sound went for a couple of minutes.

It really is a lump of metal that i've bought. No idea how i'm going to get any money back on this. eBay are allowing these people to freely trade dodgy PC's.

If it is not as described, Paypal/eBay will rule in your favour. BUT, the seller may have emptied his accounts by then.

As an aside, it maybe that the 64bit version of Windows 7 doesn't play well with that machine.

Would value the thing at between £50 and £60 working.

Miroslav

NiftyDigits wrote: »

If it is not as described, Paypal/eBay will rule in your favour. BUT, the seller may have emptied his accounts by then.

As an aside, it maybe that the 64bit version of Windows 7 doesn't play well with that machine.

Would value the thing at between £50 and £60 working.

Well, we paid £97 inc postage.

We got lucky once on eBay, now we've been had big time.

NiftyDigits

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