original xp disk gone

[starrider53]

I lost my original disk,,,,,,can i make a clone and reinstall,,,,,its old dell lap

 

[RebateMonger]

Historically, Dell has offered a free set of Install and Driver disks to owners upon request. I don't know if the offer is still valid for XP. Call them and ask.

 

[starrider53]

thanks i appreciate it,,,,,,

 

[corkyg]

As long as you have your key ID, you can use any disk with the correct XP version.

 

[starrider53]

i remember a program you can use or utility that shows your product ID,,,,,,,,but i forgot what that was,,,,??? will belarc show it,,,,