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Copy of Windows

  • 21-09-2012 2:26pm
    #1
    Elvis_Presley
    Closed Accounts Posts: 194 ✭✭


    Hi,

    I'm doing a clean install of XP on a friend's computer. He has the licence key but not the CD. Is it possible for me to download a copy of windows and use his key or use another XP cd with that key? Is there any other solution?

    Thanks!


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  • #2
    Gurgle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,064 ✭✭✭Gurgle


    Yes, although sometimes there can be trouble with mismatched versions.
    But if e.g. you have an installation CD from a Dell and his is also a Dell there should be no issue.


  • #3
    Elvis_Presley
    Closed Accounts Posts: 194 ✭✭Elvis_Presley


    Cheers - looks like I have to search Glasgow for a Dell XP cd!


  • #4
    CreepingDeath
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,015 ✭✭✭CreepingDeath


    Some Dells have a "Factory Restore" function.
    It would be worth googling the specific make & model and "factory restore".

    It would reinstall the original version of Windows, but you'd be strongly recommended to spend the few hours running Windows update and getting every service pack and security update since Dell released it.


  • #5
    yoyo
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 11,017 Mod ✭✭✭✭yoyo


    Gurgle wrote: »
    Yes, although sometimes there can be trouble with mismatched versions.
    But if e.g. you have an installation CD from a Dell and his is also a Dell there should be no issue.

    You may even have an issue with a different SP XP Dell cd iirc, XP is stricter when it comes to serial acceptance than Windows 7 I think. May be wrong though, not done an XP reinstall for anyone in a good while now.

    Nick

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  • #6
    Lazarus2.0
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,772 ✭✭✭Lazarus2.0


    Elvis_Presley wrote: »
    Cheers - looks like I have to search Glasgow for a Dell XP cd!

    Make sure to get the right 'flavour' of XP as well as the right OEM brand . Dell XP Home instal wont successfully activate Dell XP Pro license and vice versa .


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  • #7
    AlmightyCushion
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 35,125 Mod ✭✭✭✭AlmightyCushion


    yoyo wrote: »
    You may even have an issue with a different SP XP Dell cd iirc, XP is stricter when it comes to serial acceptance than Windows 7 I think. May be wrong though, not done an XP reinstall for anyone in a good while now.

    Nick

    I don't think there are any problems if the SP is different as long as the right OEM version. XP really is a pain in the ass for this type of thing. Windows 7 is definitely more lax, as long as it's the right version (ultimate, home premium, pro etc) then it will work. There is no OEM specific crap which makes life so much easier.


  • #8
    rubadubduba
    Closed Accounts Posts: 152 ✭✭rubadubduba


    just a heads up, make sure you have all the drivers backed up before you do the OEM install.


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