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More info?)
That is an unusual request. As Will asked what specifically are you trying
to do? Are you certain it is asking for the Windows XP CD or do you have
Office XP installed and it is asking for Office XP?
We need more information.
--
Harry Ohrn MS-MVP [Shell/User]
www.webtree.ca/windowsxp
<anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:13b301c4ac37$3eb14440$a401280a@phx.gbl...
| Hi
| Thanks it doesnt actually say why I need the CD just that
| it needs to 'update files'. my pc is running ok so I'll
| just try and replace it.
| thanks for the link
| >-----Original Message-----
| >Hi
| >
| >What are you trying do that needs the XP CD? Try
| looking a folder in
| >Windows Explorer named i386 and when asked for the XP CD
| point to that
| >folder instead.
| >
| >If the XP CD is a Retail one, please try there:
| >
| >"How to replace lost, broken, or missing Microsoft
| software or hardware"
| >http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-
| us;326246
| >
| >If you have/had an OEM CD, you will need to contact your
| supplier.
| >
| >--
| >
| >Will Denny
| >MVP - Windows Shell/User
| >Please reply to the News Groups
| >
| >
| >"agh" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
| message
| >news:075d01c4ac30$bd0ba080$a301280a@phx.gbl...
| >>I have been prompted to insert my windows XP disc but
| >> have lost it. hoping somebody might know if the files I
| >> need are downloadable off the net or if i can replace
| the
| >> CD
| >> thanks
| >
| >
| >.
| >
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