Question regarding Windows XP Pro


  1. Posts : 83
    Windows 10 64bit
       #1

    Question regarding Windows XP Pro


    Hello! I'm in a pickle!

    I have a friend that knows nothing about computers, NOTHING! And I must go to him tomorrow and format+install windows xp pro on his laptop. He bought a laptop with XP pro installed, and he has lost the cd, but the serial is on the bottom of the laptop. I need to know how I can get a legit, untouched XP pro online to burn to a cd, not any of that cracked crap! I wonder if it's OEM since it came with the computer..

    Can someone please let me know if you have a link to a copy I can download??

    P.s. Can I install a cracked version, get the genuine thingy up and enter his key there??(just curiosity)
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  2. Posts : 7,538
    Windows 10 64bit/Windows 10 64bit/Windows 10 64bit
       #2

    If it came pre-installed I expect it will be OEM, what make and model is it and is there a recovery partition on the laptop so it can be taken back to factory settings or was his CD made when he got the laptop as a one time make for recovery ?

    I have no idea where you could get anything online but you'd would have to use the same version as he had installed and that may have included the drivers that belong to the machine.

    Sorry I can't help but maybe one of the experts will be able to give you more information.:)
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  3. Posts : 1,167
    Windows 7 Pro with SP1 32bit
       #3

    Please read Download XP - Where Can I Download Windows XP? - Windows XP Download.

    The way out would be to request Microsoft for a replacement CD after explaining your predicament and they would most likely help you or your friend out.

    As for your PS, you could perhaps do as you have suggested but I think it would be stretching the law and illegal.
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  4. Posts : 3,187
    Main - Windows 7 Pro SP1 64-Bit; 2nd - Windows Server 2008 R2
       #4

    Since we're in the Chillout Room I can't rep either of you, but the last two posts contained very good advice.

    Virtual reps all around. :)
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  5. Posts : 1,167
    Windows 7 Pro with SP1 32bit
       #5

    Thanks a lot, Professor.


    profdlp said:
    Since we're in the Chillout Room I can't rep either of you, but the last two posts contained very good advice.

    Virtual reps all around. :)
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  6. Posts : 83
    Windows 10 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Thanks alot for your replies.

    Unfortunately I don't have time to contact Microsoft. I will just pick up the laptop and bring it back to my place, then I got time to do this properly. If there is a recovery on it, I should be able to burn it to a cd.
    I'll use this thread today if I run into some kind of trouble while installing or something else :)

    Thanks again!
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  7. Posts : 168
    7 Ultimate SP1 x64
       #7

    If the laptop isn't too old and if the OS was preloaded onto a recovery partition, all you have to do is go into the Advanced Boot Options Menu (no idea which key, its brand specific) to access the revery options on startup, then there should be a "repair my computer" or similar option in there. No disk required. It's a factory image restore, which will also reformat the HDD automatically before it reloads the recovery image. I use this all of the time on my OEM systems.
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  8. Posts : 83
    Windows 10 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #8

    MagusMagnus said:
    If the laptop isn't too old and if the OS was preloaded onto a recovery partition, all you have to do is go into the Advanced Boot Options Menu (no idea which key, its brand specific) to access the revery options on startup, then there should be a "repair my computer" or similar option in there. No disk required. It's a factory image restore, which will also reformat the HDD automatically before it reloads the recovery image. I use this all of the time on my OEM systems.
    Hmm that sounds simple I'll check it! Thanks!
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  9. Posts : 7,538
    Windows 10 64bit/Windows 10 64bit/Windows 10 64bit
       #9

    profdlp said:
    Since we're in the Chillout Room I can't rep either of you, but the last two posts contained very good advice.

    Virtual reps all around. :)
    Thank you Steve it's appreciated.
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