How do you contact Microsoft to order a replacement XP disc?

[Kaido]

I misplaced my original XP installation disc; I only have my XP upgrade disc. I need the original XP disc for a project. I remember reading somewhere on the forums that you could call Microsoft and request a replacement CD for like $13 or something. Anyone know the scoop on this?

 

[sonoma1993]

is it a retail or oem cd? if it oem, i believe they wont replace it if it oem.

 

[Kaido]

Originally posted by: sonoma1993
is it a retail or oem cd? if it oem, i believe they wont replace it if it oem.

retail, I still have the serial number and box.

 

[bendixG15]

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;326246

 

[Kaido]

Originally posted by: bendixG15
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;326246

They wanted like $30 for a new CD. Ack!

Anyone know if an XP upgrade license will work if I use a full (non-upgrade) XP installation CD? I have two upgrade licenses and one full license, but the full disc contains SP2 already installed on it. Much nicer for reinstallations.

 

[spyordie007]

Anyone know if an XP upgrade license will work if I use a full (non-upgrade) XP installation CD?

I dont believe so. However I think you can use your upgrade CD to create a slipstreamed version with SP2 so it will save you the time having to install the service pack.

 

[BuckNaked]

Originally posted by: Kaido

Originally posted by: bendixG15
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;326246

They wanted like $30 for a new CD. Ack!

Anyone know if an XP upgrade license will work if I use a full (non-upgrade) XP installation CD? I have two upgrade licenses and one full license, but the full disc contains SP2 already installed on it. Much nicer for reinstallations.

I recently got the screwage from MS for a replacement disk for Win2K... $30+ after shipping... makes me want to put the eye patch on and go 'Arrrrrr....!!!!'

 

[BigPete]

Originally posted by: Buck_Naked

Originally posted by: Kaido

Originally posted by: bendixG15
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;326246

They wanted like $30 for a new CD. Ack!

Anyone know if an XP upgrade license will work if I use a full (non-upgrade) XP installation CD? I have two upgrade licenses and one full license, but the full disc contains SP2 already installed on it. Much nicer for reinstallations.

I recently got the screwage from MS for a replacement disk for Win2K... $30+ after shipping... makes me want to put the eye patch on and go 'Arrrrrr....!!!!'

If you simply lost your CD, why would you feel bad about downloading a copy and using your key with it? I think we can all agree that $30 for a replacement CD is a little "excessive".

 

[spyordie007]

If you simply lost your CD, why would you feel bad about downloading a copy and using your key with it? I think we can all agree that $30 for a replacement CD is a little "excessive".

I wouldnt want to download it from an unknown source. On the other hand if you know someone who has the same media making a copy of it from them should be fine.