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Resolved I have a license, how can I get an OEM disc?

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by CUISTech, 2011/01/24.

  1. 2011/01/24
    CUISTech

    CUISTech Inactive Thread Starter

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    I'm looking for an XP restore disc to reformat and reinstall a machine with. I bought this machine secondhand from a friend, because they didn't want to go through the hassle of having it fixed. (I jumped on that.) So, now I have a computer, which came with a license from the manufacturer, but no OEM disc, as it had long ago been lost to the ravages of storage units, disorganized closets and time.

    I could buy another OEM disc, but that comes with a license. I have no desire to pay for a second license, since the machine transferred to me with one. But I've never had to get a disc without a license before, and I'm not sure where or how to get one.

    What are the right channels to do this through?
     
  2. 2011/01/24
    Steve R Jones

    Steve R Jones SuperGeek Staff

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    Ask friends/family members/co-workers etc till you find one;)

    There's a monthly PC flea market here and one can find these cd's as cheaply as five bucks.

    If its a Dell - any Dell cd from anywhere will work.
     

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  4. 2011/01/25
    CUISTech

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    I have a friend willing to give me a disc, but it's not the same SP as the license on the side of the machine. You said any Dell CD would work? Does that include if it was a different service pack?
     
  5. 2011/01/26
    Steve R Jones

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    Should be OK as long as both are the same Home or Pro version.
     
  6. 2011/01/26
    CUISTech

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    Thank you! I'll get the disc and find out.
     

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