windows xp pro or xp home

[rersoap]

I think that I may need to get a new windows disk since mine will not load onto my new computer. Not sure if I need to spend the extra money for pro or just go with home. Any suggestions? Thanks, rich

 

[John]

[*]Microsoft will sell you a new cd for $30 if it's a retail disc
[*]If it's OEM, certain resellers/whitebox builders can get it replaced for free
[*]Try burning the cd on another computer
[*]Borrow one from a friend and make a backup (perfectly legal)

 

[rersoap]

Thanks, I may have to borrow one from someone to see if that works. see post: http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=34&threadid=2028744&enterthread=y

for all the problems that I have been having. I may try to borrow one and see if that works. I wasn't sure if I could still use my key with another disk or not? Thanks, rich

 

[John]

Well, as long as your key matches the cd "type" you are ok. If you have an OEM key use an OEM copy of the disc, retail key uses a retail cd, etc.