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Trouble loading XP operating system software

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  • albertross_2
    albertross_2 Posts: 8,932 Forumite
    http://www.ebuyer.com/product/114048
    Ever get the feeling you are wasting your time? :rolleyes:
  • jebervic
    jebervic Posts: 861 Forumite
    superscaper wrote: »
    How much did you think Windows was? Bearing in mind that Windows XP and Vista were likely the most costly software projects in history.

    I just want to reinstall what I already had, i've already paid to buy XP home edition but lost the disc to reinstall.
  • albertross_2
    albertross_2 Posts: 8,932 Forumite
    If you have the serial/key/coa sticker, you could use any disk, could you borrow one from someone?
    Ever get the feeling you are wasting your time? :rolleyes:
  • superscaper
    superscaper Posts: 13,369 Forumite
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    jebervic wrote: »
    I just want to reinstall what I already had, i've already paid to buy XP home edition but lost the disc to reinstall.

    As albertross says, use a friend's disc, as long as it is also XP home edition.

    Alternatively: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;326246

    Although you can make your own backup discs I don't think they can be legally sold. So I doubt you'll find a reputable retailer supplying them.
    "She is quite the oddball. Did you notice how she didn't even get excited when she saw this original ZX-81?"
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  • jebervic
    jebervic Posts: 861 Forumite
    albertross wrote: »
    If you have the serial/key/coa sticker, you could use any disk, could you borrow one from someone?

    Thanks, sticker is on the PC, just need to find someone with the disc.
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