Reinstalling Windows Xp home edition

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Dave

I'm installing a new Hard drive & need to reinstall Windows....the problem is
that I don't have the oringinal Windows CD that came with the computer or the
product key #.....can I purchase another Key or do I have to purchase a new
OS CD??
 
Write to the computer manufacturer and see if they will provide you with a
replacement disk for a nominal fee. Look on and in the computer cabinet for
a sticker containing the product key. Is the hard drive in the PC still
functional?
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Ron Badour
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"Dave" <Dave@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:652A996D-5316-47EA-A47C-AE000B48B3B6@microsoft.com...
> I'm installing a new Hard drive & need to reinstall Windows....the problem
> is
> that I don't have the oringinal Windows CD that came with the computer or
> the
> product key #.....can I purchase another Key or do I have to purchase a
> new
> OS CD??
 
How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs
and product upgrades, or replace product manuals:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326246

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User

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"Dave" wrote:

I'm installing a new Hard drive & need to reinstall Windows....the problem is
that I don't have the oringinal Windows CD that came with the computer or the
product key #.....can I purchase another Key or do I have to purchase a new
OS CD??
 
If you have neither the CD or the key, perhaps contacting the computer
vendor would allow purchase of a replacement copy.

Dave wrote:

> I'm installing a new Hard drive & need to reinstall Windows....the problem is
> that I don't have the oringinal Windows CD that came with the computer or the
> product key #.....can I purchase another Key or do I have to purchase a new
> OS CD??
 
In order to install Windows on a new hard drive, you need an installation cd
AND a product key. Is this a home built or purchased (OEM) pc?

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"Dave" <Dave@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:652A996D-5316-47EA-A47C-AE000B48B3B6@microsoft.com...
> I'm installing a new Hard drive & need to reinstall Windows....the problem
> is
> that I don't have the oringinal Windows CD that came with the computer or
> the
> product key #.....can I purchase another Key or do I have to purchase a
> new
> OS CD??
 
Dave wrote:
> I'm installing a new Hard drive & need to reinstall Windows....the problem is
> that I don't have the oringinal Windows CD that came with the computer or the
> product key #.....can I purchase another Key or do I have to purchase a new
> OS CD??


If it was a retail license and you have proof of purchase:

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

If it was an OEM license, you should contact the computer's
manufacturer.


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