No XP disc work-around

[dxpaap]

I bought an ACER that didn't provide the XP install disk (didn't give me the option to purchase it - CC said they would charge over $30 to run a backup!).

I'd like to convert from FAT32 to NTFS, but need the XP disk.

Found my current XP key off the ACER installed XP (used Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder). A fourm discussion said the XP disc has no specific key, just uses some agoritum.

Since I have an XP disc from a Dell system purchased last year - could I install using the Dell provide XP disc onto the ACER system using the Key provide w/ the ACER system.

Should be legit, since I bought both OS.

Any thoughts on this?

thanks in advance

dave

 

[cubby1223]

You do not need the cd to switch from fat32 to ntfs. The command line tools are installed by default, go to a command prompt and type:

convert /?

 

[jlbenedict]

ugh.. nevermind.. don't feel like editing it

 

[Lord Evermore]

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