Missing media but need files- new CD?

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Upon runnig scandisk recently, I received a message box indicating that some
"original windows files" had been replaced, and that I should insert the CD
if I wanted to change them back to the default files.

I cannot find my media; I would like to purchase a new CD, but do not know
if this will mean I need to reformat the whole hardrive, ie, will Windows
accept a different CD than the one used during installation?

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Yes, or you can cheat by reinstalling the latest service pack...

"Dave Patrick" <mail@Nospam.DSPatrick.com> wrote in message
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> "novice520" wrote:
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> will Windows
> | accept a different CD than the one used during installation?
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