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lost cd for windows xp home edition

GERMAN ROCKS · 2011-02-05 22:29:16

my hardrive died on my dell 5100 series and bought a new harddrive. thing is that I have lost the cd for re-installing it back.it was windows xp home edition. what should I do now??

05-02-2011 10:29PM

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GERMAN ROCKS

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my hardrive died on my dell 5100 series and bought a new harddrive. thing is that I have lost the cd for re-installing it back.it was windows xp home edition. what should I do now??

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#2 06-02-2011 11:06AM

bette

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You ask around for someone who might have on to lend to you. It is perfectly legal. You have the install number under the battery.

It might be an idea to give your location. I have a few disks and I'm in D9....

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#3 06-02-2011 06:03PM

PapaQuebec

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I have a disc you can have. If you install XP (pro or Home) on a Dell system from a Dell CD you will NOT be asked for a serial number!

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