Need new disc

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I bought windows XP Pro standalone. I originally had Me... good switch. My
computer is going south for the winter and its been a while since I've
cleaned it out and formatted it. I put my XP disk in and it is all scratched
up. It's a legit copy. Is there any way Microsoft can send me another one,
or let me download it with SP2?
 
"CLay" <CLay@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> I bought windows XP Pro standalone. I originally had Me... good switch.
My
> computer is going south for the winter and its been a while since I've
> cleaned it out and formatted it. I put my XP disk in and it is all
scratched
> up. It's a legit copy. Is there any way Microsoft can send me another
one,
> or let me download it with SP2?


Call Microsoft, they will get you a replacement
 
CLay wrote:
> I bought windows XP Pro standalone. I originally had Me... good switch. My
> computer is going south for the winter and its been a while since I've
> cleaned it out and formatted it. I put my XP disk in and it is all scratched
> up. It's a legit copy. Is there any way Microsoft can send me another one,
> or let me download it with SP2?

How to Replace Lost, Broken, or Missing Microsoft Software or Hardware -
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;326246


Malke
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CLay wrote:
> I bought windows XP Pro standalone. I originally had Me... good
> switch. My computer is going south for the winter and its been a
> while since I've cleaned it out and formatted it. I put my XP disk
> in and it is all scratched up. It's a legit copy. Is there any way
> Microsoft can send me another one, or let me download it with SP2?

Now you know why one should make a copy of important disc's.

--
Mike Pawlak
 
On Dec 25, 12:40 am, "MAP" <mikepawlak2...@OVEhotmail.com> wrote:

> Now you know why one should make a copy of important disc's.

AND to keep all important discs (and copies) in sleeves or cases.
 
"CLay" <CLay@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:17981084-3AED-4285-B9F0-B95A5A33EB27@microsoft.com...
>I bought windows XP Pro standalone. I originally had Me... good switch.
>My
> computer is going south for the winter and its been a while since I've
> cleaned it out and formatted it. I put my XP disk in and it is all
> scratched
> up. It's a legit copy. Is there any way Microsoft can send me another
> one,
> or let me download it with SP2?

If the scratches are minor, and have not penetrated the substrate; a simple
warm water and dish detergent washing and rinsing may to the trick. Won't
wash away the blemishes, but may allow the CD to be read.

As noted earlier, make a copy if you get it working. Use the copy only.
Keep all your CDs in closed cases designed for them. Maintain a hand
written copy of all software keys in a spiral notebook. Maintain a hand
written copy of usernames/passwords in same spiral notebook. Keep the
spiral notebook away from prying eyes.
Dave
 
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