Will using a system imaging program like Acronis to recover an unbootable Win XP (SP3) Pro computer

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Good morning everyone,

My second-hand computer (Dell Dimension 3000 Desktop running Win XP Pro [SP3]) did not come with a
backup CD. From what I have read, there are imaging programs like
Acronis & Shadow Protect
which can create an image of everything,
including the operating system onto a CD/DVD or USB flash drive which can then be used to recover the
same computer if it should become
completely unbootable.

My question(s): Do imaging programs actually re-install everything, including the
operating system itself? If not, where can I acquire a
LEGITIMATE WIn XP Pro SP3 backup CD to use?


Thank you for your time and any info!


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