Windows XP Home OEM

[BEN]

I recently acquired a PC with windows XP Home OEM addition previously
installed from my Father's house (who has gone into a home due to altzheimers
(sp??)) and proposed to give it to my daughter who has just started secondary
school. Upon booting it up, when it got to the page with 'Windows XP' and the
scrolling 'loading' bar, the computer spontaneously reboots. This happens
every time I do it. I have tried starting my computer in safe mode but
without any luck. My final answer to solving the problem was to format the
computer and load Windows XP back onto it but I cannot find the CD anywhere
in the house and my father is not proving to be any help in the relocating of
the CD.

Does anybody know where I can get an OEM windows XP cd from as the computer
has a full licence adhered on the side of the chassis but no CD.

I trust somebody will know the answer to this question.

Thanks.

Ben Kowalewicz

[T.S.]

Ben,

My guess is that your computer in question has some form of a "Quick
Restore" or "System Restore" CD(s) which would restore the system to factory
condition in which you are unable to locate. It is possible to call the
manufacture of that computer and request a replacement set of "System
Restore" CD(s) at no charge if the system is still under warranty. They may
even send you a set even if the warranty has expired. Try giving your
computer company a call or email to their product technical support and
request a CD set.

"BEN" wrote:

> I recently acquired a PC with windows XP Home OEM addition previously
> installed from my Father's house (who has gone into a home due to altzheimers
> (sp??)) and proposed to give it to my daughter who has just started secondary
> school. Upon booting it up, when it got to the page with 'Windows XP' and the
> scrolling 'loading' bar, the computer spontaneously reboots. This happens
> every time I do it. I have tried starting my computer in safe mode but
> without any luck. My final answer to solving the problem was to format the
> computer and load Windows XP back onto it but I cannot find the CD anywhere
> in the house and my father is not proving to be any help in the relocating of
> the CD.
>
> Does anybody know where I can get an OEM windows XP cd from as the computer
> has a full licence adhered on the side of the chassis but no CD.
>
> I trust somebody will know the answer to this question.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Ben Kowalewicz

[BEN]

I don't know who the manufacturer is, that's my problem.

I do remember when my father got the computer, he got an official Microsoft
OEM CD (with all of the holograms e.t.c. on it) so I think I will need
something similar to re-load windows

"T.S." wrote:

> Ben,
>
> My guess is that your computer in question has some form of a "Quick
> Restore" or "System Restore" CD(s) which would restore the system to factory
> condition in which you are unable to locate. It is possible to call the
> manufacture of that computer and request a replacement set of "System
> Restore" CD(s) at no charge if the system is still under warranty. They may
> even send you a set even if the warranty has expired. Try giving your
> computer company a call or email to their product technical support and
> request a CD set.
>
> "BEN" wrote:
>
> > I recently acquired a PC with windows XP Home OEM addition previously
> > installed from my Father's house (who has gone into a home due to altzheimers
> > (sp??)) and proposed to give it to my daughter who has just started secondary
> > school. Upon booting it up, when it got to the page with 'Windows XP' and the
> > scrolling 'loading' bar, the computer spontaneously reboots. This happens
> > every time I do it. I have tried starting my computer in safe mode but
> > without any luck. My final answer to solving the problem was to format the
> > computer and load Windows XP back onto it but I cannot find the CD anywhere
> > in the house and my father is not proving to be any help in the relocating of
> > the CD.
> >
> > Does anybody know where I can get an OEM windows XP cd from as the computer
> > has a full licence adhered on the side of the chassis but no CD.
> >
> > I trust somebody will know the answer to this question.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Ben Kowalewicz

[T.S.]

OK...An original OEM CDROM was used. Find a buddy that has XP and have him
create a WIn XP floppy boot disk to get you into into safe mode and check
things out with the system it would sure save you having to buy another OEM
CDROM. I hope you can find the original OEM CD.

"BEN" wrote:

> I don't know who the manufacturer is, that's my problem.
>
> I do remember when my father got the computer, he got an official Microsoft
> OEM CD (with all of the holograms e.t.c. on it) so I think I will need
> something similar to re-load windows
>
> "T.S." wrote:
>
> > Ben,
> >
> > My guess is that your computer in question has some form of a "Quick
> > Restore" or "System Restore" CD(s) which would restore the system to factory
> > condition in which you are unable to locate. It is possible to call the
> > manufacture of that computer and request a replacement set of "System
> > Restore" CD(s) at no charge if the system is still under warranty. They may
> > even send you a set even if the warranty has expired. Try giving your
> > computer company a call or email to their product technical support and
> > request a CD set.
> >
> > "BEN" wrote:
> >
> > > I recently acquired a PC with windows XP Home OEM addition previously
> > > installed from my Father's house (who has gone into a home due to altzheimers
> > > (sp??)) and proposed to give it to my daughter who has just started secondary
> > > school. Upon booting it up, when it got to the page with 'Windows XP' and the
> > > scrolling 'loading' bar, the computer spontaneously reboots. This happens
> > > every time I do it. I have tried starting my computer in safe mode but
> > > without any luck. My final answer to solving the problem was to format the
> > > computer and load Windows XP back onto it but I cannot find the CD anywhere
> > > in the house and my father is not proving to be any help in the relocating of
> > > the CD.
> > >
> > > Does anybody know where I can get an OEM windows XP cd from as the computer
> > > has a full licence adhered on the side of the chassis but no CD.
> > >
> > > I trust somebody will know the answer to this question.
> > >
> > > Thanks.
> > >
> > > Ben Kowalewicz

[BEN]

Please expand on what you mean.

I have an internet ready acer laptop so might be able to do it myself.

Can I create an OEM CD?

"T.S." wrote:

> OK...An original OEM CDROM was used. Find a buddy that has XP and have him
> create a WIn XP floppy boot disk to get you into into safe mode and check
> things out with the system it would sure save you having to buy another OEM
> CDROM. I hope you can find the original OEM CD.
>
> "BEN" wrote:
>
> > I don't know who the manufacturer is, that's my problem.
> >
> > I do remember when my father got the computer, he got an official Microsoft
> > OEM CD (with all of the holograms e.t.c. on it) so I think I will need
> > something similar to re-load windows
> >
> > "T.S." wrote:
> >
> > > Ben,
> > >
> > > My guess is that your computer in question has some form of a "Quick
> > > Restore" or "System Restore" CD(s) which would restore the system to factory
> > > condition in which you are unable to locate. It is possible to call the
> > > manufacture of that computer and request a replacement set of "System
> > > Restore" CD(s) at no charge if the system is still under warranty. They may
> > > even send you a set even if the warranty has expired. Try giving your
> > > computer company a call or email to their product technical support and
> > > request a CD set.
> > >
> > > "BEN" wrote:
> > >
> > > > I recently acquired a PC with windows XP Home OEM addition previously
> > > > installed from my Father's house (who has gone into a home due to altzheimers
> > > > (sp??)) and proposed to give it to my daughter who has just started secondary
> > > > school. Upon booting it up, when it got to the page with 'Windows XP' and the
> > > > scrolling 'loading' bar, the computer spontaneously reboots. This happens
> > > > every time I do it. I have tried starting my computer in safe mode but
> > > > without any luck. My final answer to solving the problem was to format the
> > > > computer and load Windows XP back onto it but I cannot find the CD anywhere
> > > > in the house and my father is not proving to be any help in the relocating of
> > > > the CD.
> > > >
> > > > Does anybody know where I can get an OEM windows XP cd from as the computer
> > > > has a full licence adhered on the side of the chassis but no CD.
> > > >
> > > > I trust somebody will know the answer to this question.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks.
> > > >
> > > > Ben Kowalewicz

[Harry Ohrn]

Spontaneous reboot can be caused by hardware problems as well as software.
So ensure that everything is properly connected. If you know you way around
the inside of a system try pulling the cover and reseat the RAM by removing
each stick and then pressing it back into their slots. Ensure that all fans
are connected and running. Ensure that all power supply connections are
firmly in place.

Try booting to the Boot menu and instead of selecting Safe Mode select Last
Known Good Configuration. That might get you in.

Check with the manufacturer of the system. They are responsible for OEM
versions of XP. They might be able to replace an OEM disc for a very nominal
fee.

Generally any OEM version of XP Home will work with the Product Key you
have. It is not pirating to use someone else's CD to install with providing
you don't use their Product Key so see if a friend can lend you their CD.

--

Harry Ohrn MS-MVP [Shell/User]
www.webtree.ca/windowsxp


"BEN" > wrote in message
...
>I recently acquired a PC with windows XP Home OEM addition previously
> installed from my Father's house (who has gone into a home due to
> altzheimers
> (sp??)) and proposed to give it to my daughter who has just started
> secondary
> school. Upon booting it up, when it got to the page with 'Windows XP' and
> the
> scrolling 'loading' bar, the computer spontaneously reboots. This happens
> every time I do it. I have tried starting my computer in safe mode but
> without any luck. My final answer to solving the problem was to format the
> computer and load Windows XP back onto it but I cannot find the CD
> anywhere
> in the house and my father is not proving to be any help in the relocating
> of
> the CD.
>
> Does anybody know where I can get an OEM windows XP cd from as the
> computer
> has a full licence adhered on the side of the chassis but no CD.
>
> I trust somebody will know the answer to this question.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Ben Kowalewicz

[Alex Nichol]

BEN wrote:

>I recently acquired a PC with windows XP Home OEM addition previously
>installed from my Father's house (who has gone into a home due to altzheimers
>(sp??)) and proposed to give it to my daughter who has just started secondary
>school. Upon booting it up, when it got to the page with 'Windows XP' and the
>scrolling 'loading' bar, the computer spontaneously reboots. This happens
>every time I do it. I have tried starting my computer in safe mode but
>without any luck. My final answer to solving the problem was to format the
>computer and load Windows XP back onto it but I cannot find the CD anywhere
>in the house and my father is not proving to be any help in the relocating of
>the CD.
>
>Does anybody know where I can get an OEM windows XP cd from as the computer
>has a full licence adhered on the side of the chassis but no CD.

You should be able to get one from the makers of the machine: it will
have to be their variant in order to match up to that license key


--
Alex Nichol MS MVP (Windows Technologies)
Bournemouth, U.K. (remove the D8 bit)

[BEN]

As I said before, I'm not sure who made the PC, it's a blank casing with no
custom parts inside. I have replaced the ram and got a new video card as the
fan stopped working on the old one.

I have now started getting a 1/2 second blue screen just before it reboots.
Will this tell me the cause of the problem? How can I make the screen appear
for longer? Should I format the computer? where can I get a replacement OEM
CD without using the manufacturer?

Thanks.

"Alex Nichol" wrote:

> BEN wrote:
>
> >I recently acquired a PC with windows XP Home OEM addition previously
> >installed from my Father's house (who has gone into a home due to altzheimers
> >(sp??)) and proposed to give it to my daughter who has just started secondary
> >school. Upon booting it up, when it got to the page with 'Windows XP' and the
> >scrolling 'loading' bar, the computer spontaneously reboots. This happens
> >every time I do it. I have tried starting my computer in safe mode but
> >without any luck. My final answer to solving the problem was to format the
> >computer and load Windows XP back onto it but I cannot find the CD anywhere
> >in the house and my father is not proving to be any help in the relocating of
> >the CD.
> >
> >Does anybody know where I can get an OEM windows XP cd from as the computer
> >has a full licence adhered on the side of the chassis but no CD.
>
> You should be able to get one from the makers of the machine: it will
> have to be their variant in order to match up to that license key
>
>
> --
> Alex Nichol MS MVP (Windows Technologies)
> Bournemouth, U.K. (remove the D8 bit)
>

[Harry Ohrn]

Hi Ben you can get a replacement OEM version of XP from most stores that
sell computer components as well as from online stores such as
www.pricewatch.com. Often OEM versions are sold in combination with a piece
of hardware.

--

Harry Ohrn MS-MVP [Shell/User]
www.webtree.ca/windowsxp


"BEN" > wrote in message
...
| As I said before, I'm not sure who made the PC, it's a blank casing with
no
| custom parts inside. I have replaced the ram and got a new video card as
the
| fan stopped working on the old one.
|
| I have now started getting a 1/2 second blue screen just before it
reboots.
| Will this tell me the cause of the problem? How can I make the screen
appear
| for longer? Should I format the computer? where can I get a replacement
OEM
| CD without using the manufacturer?
|
| Thanks.
|
| "Alex Nichol" wrote:
|
| > BEN wrote:
| >
| > >I recently acquired a PC with windows XP Home OEM addition previously
| > >installed from my Father's house (who has gone into a home due to
altzheimers
| > >(sp??)) and proposed to give it to my daughter who has just started
secondary
| > >school. Upon booting it up, when it got to the page with 'Windows XP'
and the
| > >scrolling 'loading' bar, the computer spontaneously reboots. This
happens
| > >every time I do it. I have tried starting my computer in safe mode but
| > >without any luck. My final answer to solving the problem was to format
the
| > >computer and load Windows XP back onto it but I cannot find the CD
anywhere
| > >in the house and my father is not proving to be any help in the
relocating of
| > >the CD.
| > >
| > >Does anybody know where I can get an OEM windows XP cd from as the
computer
| > >has a full licence adhered on the side of the chassis but no CD.
| >
| > You should be able to get one from the makers of the machine: it will
| > have to be their variant in order to match up to that license key
| >
| >
| > --
| > Alex Nichol MS MVP (Windows Technologies)
| > Bournemouth, U.K. (remove the D8 bit)
| >