can i download windows xp free from the internet and were do i go?
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Hypothetically you could, from say a website that provides pirated software, but even if you did successfully download a working pirated copy of Windows XP, chances are you wouldn't be able to do much with it.  Microsoft monitors the license keys used with Windows and I guess has become more strict about cracking down on randomly generated license keys or duplicate ones.
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If you have Genuine Windows XP you can download Internet Explorer 7B2 at the Microsoft downloads website.  Here is the link to the download.
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You can download boot disks here:\n\nhttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/310994\n\n5.1.2600 is the version number of Windows XP, everyone.
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You shouldn't. I dont think you can. The processor isn't fast enough to support Xp and there isn't enoguh RAM to run XP. stick with 98 or get a Processor Upgrad and a RAM upgrade.
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It's not hard to upgrade your PC; I'll try to type you through this here.\n\n1) Minimum Requirements for Windows XP:\n\n233MHz Processor\n\n64MB Memory\n\n650MB HDD space\n\nI'd recommend at least 128MB of memory or it will be very slow.\n\nIf you meet these requirements, go to the next step.\n\n2) Find an OEM disc of Windows XP Home (you don't need professional if your not a client of a server).\n\nBuy the OEM (not retail) disc at any online computer store.  Do a Google search for it.  It will be half the cost of a retail version (XP Home is usually $90).\n\n3) Most computers are set to boot from CD first.  You stick in the XP CD and when it says "Press a key to boot from CD" do so.\n\nIt will load some necessary files with a blue-screen background.  Then you will come to a part to setup the installation.\n\nPress enter to install Windows.\n\nPress F8 to accept license agreement.\n\nFind the partition that has your old OS.\n\nPress D to delete it.\n\nThen press enter to confirm.\n\nThen press L to confirm.\n\nYou'll be back at the partition screen.\n\nNow press enter to format that partition you just erased.\n\nPick "format as NTFS" and don't choose quick.\n\nSetup will format this.  This may take an hour.\n\nThen it'll automatically start installing Windows.\n\nAfter another half-an-hour it'll restart your computer.\n\nDon't press a key to boot from CD like before; let it load from the HDD.\n\nThen Windows will give you the graphical install screen.\n\nIt'll do everything itself besides a few questions it'll ask.\n\nAfter about 39 minutes, it'll be done and you'll be ready to use Windows XP.\n\nMake sure you have the drivers for any necessary hardware on CD or disc before you do this.  Otherwise you might be stuck with a modem or NIC (network card) that won't work and you won't be able to connect to the Internet to get the driver.\n\nAfter writing this, I realize it may be a little difficult for someone who has never done it.  I say give it a go yourself.  If it doesn't work, you can always have someone else do it for you.\n\nRemember to back up your data files too (like My Documents) on CD as these will be erased with the install.  Also note that all programs will be erased but these cannot be backed up.  Also, if Microsoft Office came with your computer but you don't have the CD for it, you won't be able to reinstall it as Office does not come with Windows XP.
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If you use XP system restore is the way to go.
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Buy a legal copy of Windows XP.
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Go buy the Windows XP Pro software.. and install?
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Use genuine Windows XP Edition
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Here is a webpage that goes through the upgrade process for win2000 to xp hopefully it helps:\n\nhttp://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sg_2kupgrade.asp
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You can,but I wouldn't.I would download and install Windows XP Service pack 2,and then go to Windows Update and take all available updates,and then set it to take automatic updates,and keep your Windows XP up to date.You can download Windows XP Service Pack 2 at the site below.
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No, not unless it's preloaded with a new system I buy and I can't get a discount by having it unloaded.  I have XP, it works fine, and unless I can get a license for Vista legally for no charge, I'll continue using XP or I'll put on Ubuntu instead.
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assuming you have windows XP..
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u download it from the windows website if there is one?
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do a system restore before you got the message\nthen do not download the windows genuine notification with your windows updates( unchecked it in your updates)\n\nthere are a lot of great things you can get by having a genuine copy of xp. See if you can get a legitimate license for it through your school or university. It will be free or at a large discount.\n\nMicrosoft's is still providing the critical updates to non legit copy's of xp and the will keep doing so.\n\nMicrosoft turning off xp is still only conjecture based on the fact when they were asked they had no comment at one point and because of how often the genuine advantage program phoned home\n\nalso if someone sold you a bad copy of xp you can turn them in and get a free copy \n\nif it came with the os and you know you did not get a pirated copy contact Microsoft and there is a good chance they will fix your problem for you. ( they are nicer that people think - on the phone that is )\n\nfrom Microsoft\n\nComplimentary offer: Microsoft will make a complimentary copy of Windows XP available to customers who have been sold counterfeit Windows. Customers will be required to submit a proof of purchase, the counterfeit CD, and a counterfeit report with details of their purchase. Only high-quality counterfeit Windows will qualify for the complimentary offer.\n\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/genuine/downloads/FAQ.aspx?displaylang=en#Question5Label
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When you first login to your computer, a Windows Interactive Tutorial should pop-up. Just use that tutorial to learn Windows.\n\n\nNote: If the tutorial doesn't pop-up, go to Start>All Programs>Accessories>Tour Windows XP.
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Make sure your account has "admin privelages". This is needed to install/uninstall any software using XP. Also, make sure your PC meets the minimum spec (it probably does because it's not power-hungry at all).\n\nTo log-in as an admin temporarily, startup in safe mode (change by pressing F4 at the boot), then select administrator at the welcome screen. Browse for the downloaded file and install it.