Windows XP Replacement

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might see if its already on your HDD
search for files and folders and click Advanced which I think will auto
check system and hidden search...
i386

"shavek" <shavek@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:CB66139E-5C71-482C-AEB6-D8756DFF96E5@microsoft.com...
> Hello. I am so confused and not sure what I have to do. I have a Gateway
> and
> lost my windows xp cd. They told me to use the restore disk but windowsxp
> on
> the restore disc is saved in these 1 named huge files. I guess they are
> compressed to save Gateway money. My problem is, When I install fax
> software
> that came with my printer, it asks me to put in the windows xp disc. It
> looks
> for the I386 folder.
>
> Well, Gateway wont send me a WindowsXp disc. They said that I have the
> system restore disc and thats that. What should I do?
>
> P.s. I have had this computer for 6 months and this printer did not come
> with it. I just bought my printer today. Lexmark Scanner/printer.
>
> Thanks for the help in advanced