re install windows xp home without original disk

[Helen]

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I want to re install windows xp home and factory settings but i dont have the
original disk where can i get a new one from? Am i able to download it off
the net?
Thanks

 

[Guest]

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you should have gotten that cd when you bought your system or bought windows
xp home
no you can not download it from the interent.

microsoft wouldn't like that.


"Helen" <Helen@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news9E33748-AD68-4DAF-BABB-7FB8AC352B7B@microsoft.com...
>I want to re install windows xp home and factory settings but i dont have
>the
> original disk where can i get a new one from? Am i able to download it off
> the net?
> Thanks

 

[Guest]

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?)

Helen wrote:
> I want to re install windows xp home and factory settings but i dont have the
> original disk where can i get a new one from? Am i able to download it off
> the net?
> Thanks


If it was a retail license and you have proof of purchase:

How to Replace Lost, Broken, or Missing Microsoft Software or Hardware
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;326246

If it was an OEM license, you should contact the computer's
manufacturer.


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