i have a ruin opperating cd of xp pro? is their a site where i can use my serail #  and download it ?
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if it is a retail copy of XP, try contacting microsoft support, but if it is an OEM version (ie. came with the PC) you probably will have to contact the computer manufacturer or reseller.
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you can download trial versions from \n\nhttp://www.download.microsoft.com\n\nif u need full version you have to buy it.\n\nother ways are not adviced, there are lots of people selling the pirated versions of this CD you can search on the internet.\n\nyou may contat me on yahoomessenger i can help you out with  your windows xp issue too.. if u need help pls buzz me.  \n\nbuzzme\nmy  yahoo id : ilangovanram
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The license is not tied to the CD. You are free to install it as long as the license is valid and you have the certifcate (Sticker). Any CD will do, well nearly, if the license is OEM, then it can't be transfered as it should have been supplied with the PC it came on. If you purchased it then all should be OK. So if you bought the original xp pro lecense, then  get non oem, non corporate, non manufacturers xp pro cd and the install should work.
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I am sorry to hear what happened, your friend should have told you what he was going to do.  If you do not have a installation cd you will have to get one, from the manufactor and let them know what happened because when you install xp you have a code that Microsoft limits to every individual cd, that prevents the installation software from being redistrubited.  (if you do have a cd let them know immediately before reinstalling) You must know exactly what you are doing before installing the OS, if you do not, critical errors may occur, some OS cannot be placed on top of others.\nGood Luck
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Some software providers may still have them for sale.\nBut almosy everyone has been selling XP for years.\nWhat happened to yours?\nWhy can't you upgrade to XP?\nIf yours is damaged, you may be able to get a replacement from MS. If it's lost, make a backup copy next time.
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I don't know if you can download it but you may be able to re-install it from the Windows disc.  I work in PC repair and Dell's always come with a Windows disc. Perhaps you have misplaced it.  They are usually red (magenta) and say Operating System Recovery or something similar.  Alternatively, I found this freeware panit program that may work for you.
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Bogus_Dude is right i have CD Burner xp pro and it is very good and it is free.It can do all of the things that you want.
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VERY GOOD IDEA!  ME is crappy.  Just be sure not to forget Service Pack 2 on your new XP machine.  I would recommend you start with a clean install.  Good luck.
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You can't, you need to PURCHASE a legal copy of XP.\n\nMicrosoft can now trace illegal copies and will  shut down your computer as it's not a genuine copy. \n\nAnd as you are not able to get Windows Updates, your computer is also vulnerable to security attacks.
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I have not had to use this myself but there are step by step instructions for a service.\n\nhttp://www.loginrecovery.com/\n\nAn alternative method that requires the repair utility on the original XP install disk is here:\n\nhttp://pubs.logicalexpressions.com/pub0009/LPMArticle.asp?ID=305
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go to http://www.autopatcher.com and you can get ALL the updates needed for XP without the pain in the a$$ of the validation. and no it will not cause you to lose any info.\nyou can order a cd or download it from the site and it is free.\n-Doc-
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Microsoft is getting tough on people who use pirated software.  If the XP doesn't pass the validation scan MS offers an electronic Product Key for $149 USD (XP Pro) or $99 (XP Home).\n\nThere are several legal merchants who sell the software for a lot less.  Try www.edirectsoftware.com and they had XP Pro SP2 full install disks for about $100 USD.\n\nIf you purchase a full install CD you don't have to do a reinstall.  You can do a repair.  That let's you overwrite the existing XP, repair or replace any corrupted or missing files, register the new Product Key, and you don't lose any of your settings or other applications.  You will have to visit the update site to reinstall patches and fixes.
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Everyone failed to notice that this person has LOST HIS XP CD!!!!! Therefore,their answer to him was made NULL and VOID.If he lost the cd,then he will have to go buy another copy of it. When a cd costs in the neighborhood of $100.00 then I would take better care of it! That is called responsibility.
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It's called a System Restore CD. They usually ship with new PCs. For example, an older Dell computer I had, that shipped with WinXP, and the computer got fried. Well, I had an extra computer lying around. Keep in mind that the CD said for Dell computers only, and that it didn't allow for re-installation of drivers, Windows components (IIS 5.0, etc.), and things like that.\n\nWell, I popped the CD into a NON-Dell computer, installed WinXP Pro, and I was done. I checked for drivers, and guess what, I found all I needed! =) And I was also able to install IIS and other Windows Components. =)\n\nBut in a way it was legal. Because I had purchased the Dell PC. I just used the restore CD to install WinXP on another machine. It was a legal copy though. =D\n\nAnd I HAVE seen Windows XP Home/Pro (including SP2 as well), that included a "No-Activation" crack. It works just like a regular Windows XP installation, except the activation is already done. =P\n\nI do not recommend it though. But I wanted you to know that it IS possible. But I'd rather purchase it. But, if you're on a high-speed internet connection, why not just use WinXP and download Service Pack 2??
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You cannot legally download XP anywhere that I am aware. Also serial numbers for XP are specific to that copy of XP due to the microsoft validation and activation system.
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http://www.softwarepatch.com  is the only site you need for fixes with your xp not being valid.here you can get any & all updates or upgrades microsoft issues.no validation failure there.and yes you need the ctmon.exe file.it is most likley still there only thing deleted was probly a virus file look alike.if not can get back from this site   http://www.dll-files.com/  enjoy these sites as i have.no bill gates stoping you there.
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There is a website for unattended xp cd at http://unattended.msfn.org/unattended.xp/