Lost XP Pro CD

[judasmachine]

I lost my WinXP Pro CD in a recent move, and am curious if MS will replace it, or do I have to buy a new liscense to get a new CD or do am I screwed out of $200?

 

[13Gigatons]

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1. Microsoft might have a evaluation edition you could download and then use your valid key.

2. Could download an iso file from the dark nether region of the internet and burn a new cd and use your cd key.

3. Download a x64 trial edition if you have a 64 bit machine.

 

[judasmachine]

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=326246

well i found this page, and am going to give it a try. i bought the CD while a student at UT in Austin, TX, but I live in Amarillo, TX now. i have to admit i don't understand their student liscense very much. the site also says i need proof of purchase which i don't have. all i have is the sticker (it does have a UPC symbol on it) on my PC with the CD key. and no, I don't have a 64 bit machine. just a 3.0C Pentium4.

 

[Canterwood]

Just copy the cd from a friend/associate.

The CoA is the important thing here, as long as you've got a legal install key, it doesn't matter who's cd you use.

Just make sure the cd is the same as the one you had originally.

IE: XP Pro OEM, or XP Pro retail etc.

 

[Alex]

Originally posted by: Canterwood
Just copy the cd from a friend/associate.

The CoA is the important thing here, as long as you've got a legal install key, it doesn't matter who's cd you use.

Just make sure the cd is the same as the one you had originally.

IE: XP Pro OEM, or XP Pro retail etc.

word

 

[judasmachine]

thanks guys, but it looks like M$ is replacing the CD for me. good to know for the future that all i need is a CD and my own CD key. thanks again.