Where to get official copies of Microsoft Windows if you have a license key on the side of your computer?

Where to get official copies of Microsoft Windows assuming you have a
license key on the side of your computer (which almost everyone has).

Paul found this for Windows 7 (in the Windows counterfeit jail thread).
Official download for Windows 7 disc image iso files
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows7

But where is the Windows XP ISO file official download location?

On 04/27/2018 01:00 PM, Wolf K wrote:
On 2018-04-27 12:31, Bob J Jones wrote:
Where to get official copies of Microsoft Windows assuming you have a
license key on the side of your computer (which almost everyone has).

Paul found this for Windows 7 (in the Windows counterfeit jail thread).
Â* Official download for Windows 7 disc image iso files
Â* https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows7

But where is the Windows XP ISO file official download location?


Search for "Windows XP ISO download", and take your pick. It's
orphanware, so AFAIK you can only get from 3rd party repositories, not
from MS. NB that you want SP3.

Good luck,

And boy are there a lot of downloads too. Wonder how many are infected? LOL

I found this
https://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Boo...-from-a-Folder
page that explains how to make the ISO if you have a running windows xp
system. Might be an option.

Another option is to ask friends. You don't want their license just
the disk to duplicate. Even if they have SP0 or SP1 you can slipstream
to SP3 real easy. I used to do it all the time. And before burning
the CD, I'd make a folder and put drivers in there too.

The Microsoft Community site has one or two "you won't find any official
download" replies to this same question.

NOTE: Since Bob's issue is not about Windows 7, that newsgroup was
omitted in my reply. While he included the Windows 7 newsgroup and made
reference to a URL for an ISO download of that OS, it is clear that what
he really wants is an ISO download of Windows *XP*.

Original newsgroups: alt.windows7.general
microsoft.public.windowsxp.general

Newsgroups in my reply: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general


Bob J Jones wrote:

Where to get official copies of Microsoft Windows assuming you have a
license key on the side of your computer (which almost everyone has).

Paul found this for Windows 7 (in the Windows counterfeit jail thread).
Official download for Windows 7 disc image iso files
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows7

But where is the Windows XP ISO file official download location?

The OEM that built that computer and through which was distributed a
license to Windows. For example, if it a Dell computer, you call Dell
for OS support. OEM licenses tie support to the OEM, not Microsoft.
Stickers meant you have an OEM version. I don't remember retail (full
or upgrade) versions coming with stickers but it's been a decade since I
left XP and was buying retail licenses (always full, upgrades weren't
worth the hassle of tracking the upgrade chain through multiple hosts).

Microsoft removed the ISO downloads for Windows XP quite a while ago.
They also had Digital River remove their free/backup download page for
Windows XP. Call the OEM for your computer and ask how much they charge
to ship you a replacement install CD. Probably will cost about $20.

If you don't want to wait for the OEM to get around to shipping the
setup CD, you could get a copy for $30 over at eBay. Just make sure the
auction specifies you are getting a CD, not just a product key. You've
lost the setup CD so that's what you need to get (see note below about
which product key to use if all you buy is the installation CD with no
key). Don't get any of those restore CD for Dell. Lots of those are
sold but are illegit unless you happen to have a Dell. I'm not sure if
the CDs labelled "refurbished" or "for refurbishing a PC" are legit.
You also do not want just an SP-3 install CD. It appears you want the
full install of Windows XP (you didn't specify which edition) that
already incorporates SP-3.

If you have a working installation of Windows XP, didn't the OEM provide
an install CD with that computer? Perhaps their instructions tell you
how to create rescue CD(s). That will either copy a hidden partition's
image onto a CD or run a program from the hidden partition to create the
rescue CD(s). Those rescue CDs will be for the service pack level of
the original Windows install and not include any service packs you later
installed.

From your working copy, you will also want to run a tool to expose the
product key. It may not match the one listed on the sticker. The
stickers all have the same product key (as part of the volume licensing
through through the OEM) but each Windows image will have a different
product key as part of the pre-installation setup by the OEM. You want
the key used in the actual installation, not the one on the sticker
(unless you bought a single OEM license from a reseller).

On 04/27/2018 01:46 PM, Big Al wrote:

[snip]

Another option is to ask friends.Â*Â* You don't want their license just
the disk to duplicate.Â* Even if they have SP0 or SP1 you can slipstream
to SP3 real easy.Â* I used to do it all the time.Â*Â* And before burning
the CD, I'd make a folder and put drivers in there too.

SP3 REQUIRES the prior installation of SP1 or SP2. It will not install
on plain (no SP) win XP.

BTW, there is no actual SP0. That's just what some people call it when
you don't have any service packs.

The Microsoft Community site has one or two "you won't find any official
download" replies to this same question.

--
Mark Lloyd
http://notstupid.us/

"A computer without Microsoft Windows is like chocolate cake without the
mustard."

On 04/27/2018 04:14 PM, Mark Lloyd wrote:
On 04/27/2018 01:46 PM, Big Al wrote:

[snip]

Another option is to ask friends.Â*Â* You don't want their license just
the disk to duplicate.Â* Even if they have SP0 or SP1 you can
slipstream to SP3 real easy.Â* I used to do it all the time.Â*Â* And
before burning the CD, I'd make a folder and put drivers in there too.

SP3 REQUIRES the prior installation of SP1 or SP2. It will not install
on plain (no SP) win XP.

BTW, there is no actual SP0. That's just what some people call it when
you don't have any service packs.

The Microsoft Community site has one or two "you won't find any
official download" replies to this same question.

Sorry, yes, you can't slipstream the base XP OS.

On 27/04/2018 22:11, Big Al wrote:
Sorry, yes, you can't slipstream the base XP OS.


Yes you can. i did it many times in my XP days.

Please avoid cross-posting to Windows 7 newsgroup as the OP was simply
trying to flood it to kill it off. He is the same Rasmusen ****er,
Lionel Muller, Bob Jones, Harry Newton, win10Hater, etc etc. He can't
even remember his real name and he can't remember what day of the week
it is.

/--- This email has been checked for viruses by
Windows Defender software.
//https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/comprehensive-security/


--
With over 600 million devices now running Windows 10, customer
satisfaction is higher than any previous version of windows.

In message , Big Al
writes:
On 04/27/2018 04:14 PM, Mark Lloyd wrote:
On 04/27/2018 01:46 PM, Big Al wrote:
[snip]

Another option is to ask friends.** You don't want their license
just the disk to duplicate.* Even if they have SP0 or SP1 you can
slipstream to SP3 real easy.* I used to do it all the time.** And
before burning the CD, I'd make a folder and put drivers in there too.
SP3 REQUIRES the prior installation of SP1 or SP2. It will not
install on plain (no SP) win XP.
BTW, there is no actual SP0. That's just what some people call it
when you don't have any service packs.

The Microsoft Community site has one or two "you won't find any
official download" replies to this same question.

Sorry, yes, you can't slipstream the base XP OS.

Can you slipstream it to SP1, then 3 - i. e. in two stages?
--
J. P. Gilliver. UMRA: 1960/1985 MB++G()AL-IS-Ch++(p)Ar@T+H+Sh0!:`)DNAf

The early worm gets the bird.

On Fri, 27 Apr 2018 22:48:04 +0100, "J. P. Gilliver (John)"
wrote:

In message , Big Al
writes:
On 04/27/2018 04:14 PM, Mark Lloyd wrote:
On 04/27/2018 01:46 PM, Big Al wrote:
[snip]

Another option is to ask friends.** You don't want their license
just the disk to duplicate.* Even if they have SP0 or SP1 you can
slipstream to SP3 real easy.* I used to do it all the time.** And
before burning the CD, I'd make a folder and put drivers in there too.
SP3 REQUIRES the prior installation of SP1 or SP2. It will not
install on plain (no SP) win XP.
BTW, there is no actual SP0. That's just what some people call it
when you don't have any service packs.

The Microsoft Community site has one or two "you won't find any
official download" replies to this same question.

Sorry, yes, you can't slipstream the base XP OS.

Can you slipstream it to SP1, then 3 - i. e. in two stages?

My install disk is SP2, so I used nlite to slipstream SP3 onto
it.
You can slipstream SP3 directly onto SP1 apparently

https://www.brighthub.com/computing/...les/52706.aspx

But I've never done it.
HTH
[]'s
--
Don't be evil - Google 2004
We have a new policy - Google 2012

On 4/27/2018 2:48 PM, J. P. Gilliver (John) wrote:
In message , Big Al
writes:
On 04/27/2018 04:14 PM, Mark Lloyd wrote:
On 04/27/2018 01:46 PM, Big Al wrote:
[snip]

Another option is to ask friends. You don't want their license
just the disk to duplicate. Even if they have SP0 or SP1 you can
slipstream to SP3 real easy. I used to do it all the time. And
before burning the CD, I'd make a folder and put drivers in there too.
SP3 REQUIRES the prior installation of SP1 or SP2. It will not
install on plain (no SP) win XP.
BTW, there is no actual SP0. That's just what some people call it
when you don't have any service packs.

The Microsoft Community site has one or two "you won't find any
official download" replies to this same question.

Sorry, yes, you can't slipstream the base XP OS.

Can you slipstream it to SP1, then 3 - i. e. in two stages?
Why is this an issue?
Load whatever you have, install the service packs.
The only reason to slipstream is to save time when you intend multiple
installs.

On 04/27/2018 05:48 PM, J. P. Gilliver (John) wrote:
In message , Big Al
writes:
On 04/27/2018 04:14 PM, Mark Lloyd wrote:
On 04/27/2018 01:46 PM, Big Al wrote:
Â*[snip]

Another option is to ask friends.Â*Â* You don't want their license
justÂ* the disk to duplicate.Â* Even if they have SP0 or SP1 you can
slipstream to SP3 real easy.Â* I used to do it all the time.Â*Â* And
before burning the CD, I'd make a folder and put drivers in there too.
Â*SP3 REQUIRES the prior installation of SP1 or SP2. It will not
installÂ* on plain (no SP) win XP.
Â*BTW, there is no actual SP0. That's just what some people call it
whenÂ* you don't have any service packs.

The Microsoft Community site has one or two "you won't find any
official download" replies to this same question.

Sorry, yes, you can't slipstream the base XP OS.


Can you slipstream it to SP1, then 3 - i. e. in two stages?
The answer is yes.
As Mike says, it's easier to just let the PC do it over internet though.
But that means you have time, only want to load XP once, and have good
internet.

Slipstream though reduces the number of garbage files left behind by the
updates.

On Fri, 27 Apr 2018 15:26:40 -0700, mike wrote:

On 4/27/2018 2:48 PM, J. P. Gilliver (John) wrote:
In message , Big Al
writes:
On 04/27/2018 04:14 PM, Mark Lloyd wrote:
On 04/27/2018 01:46 PM, Big Al wrote:
[snip]

Another option is to ask friends. You don't want their license
just the disk to duplicate. Even if they have SP0 or SP1 you can
slipstream to SP3 real easy. I used to do it all the time. And
before burning the CD, I'd make a folder and put drivers in there too.
SP3 REQUIRES the prior installation of SP1 or SP2. It will not
install on plain (no SP) win XP.
BTW, there is no actual SP0. That's just what some people call it
when you don't have any service packs.

The Microsoft Community site has one or two "you won't find any
official download" replies to this same question.

Sorry, yes, you can't slipstream the base XP OS.

Can you slipstream it to SP1, then 3 - i. e. in two stages?
Why is this an issue?
Load whatever you have, install the service packs.
The only reason to slipstream is to save time when you intend multiple
installs.

SP2 wouldn't install on my laptop. It needed SP3.
So I had to slipstream for the install CD to boot.
If you have SP1 installed and working, the quickest way is to
simply install SP3 over it. And then clean up the left-overs with
something like BleachBit.
[]'s
--
Don't be evil - Google 2004
We have a new policy - Google 2012

In message , Shadow
writes:
On Fri, 27 Apr 2018 22:48:04 +0100, "J. P. Gilliver (John)"
wrote:

In message , Big Al
writes:
On 04/27/2018 04:14 PM, Mark Lloyd wrote:
[]
SP3 REQUIRES the prior installation of SP1 or SP2. It will not
install on plain (no SP) win XP.
BTW, there is no actual SP0. That's just what some people call it
when you don't have any service packs.
[]
Sorry, yes, you can't slipstream the base XP OS.

Can you slipstream it to SP1, then 3 - i. e. in two stages?

My install disk is SP2, so I used nlite to slipstream SP3 onto
it.
You can slipstream SP3 directly onto SP1 apparently

https://www.brighthub.com/computing/...les/52706.aspx

But I've never done it.
HTH
[]'s

So if you have "SP0", you'd have to slipstream to SP1, then SP3?
(Probably more effort than worth it, unless your "SP0" was a VLK
[assuming its VLK-ness survived slipstreaming anyway].)
--
J. P. Gilliver. UMRA: 1960/1985 MB++G()AL-IS-Ch++(p)Ar@T+H+Sh0!:`)DNAf

31.69 nHz = once a year. (Julian Thomas)

On Fri, 27 Apr 2018 16:31:00 +0000 (UTC), Bob J Jones wrote:

Where to get official copies of Microsoft Windows assuming you
have a license key on the side of your computer (which almost
everyone has).

Paul found this for Windows 7 (in the Windows counterfeit jail
thread). Official download for Windows 7 disc image iso files
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows7

But where is the Windows XP ISO file official download location?

But why would you want it? It's many versions out of date.

On Fri, 27 Apr 2018 19:18:11 -0400, Big Al wrote:

On 04/27/2018 05:48 PM, J. P. Gilliver (John) wrote:
In message , Big Al
writes:
On 04/27/2018 04:14 PM, Mark Lloyd wrote:
On 04/27/2018 01:46 PM, Big Al wrote:
*[snip]

Another option is to ask friends.** You don't want their license
just* the disk to duplicate.* Even if they have SP0 or SP1 you can
slipstream to SP3 real easy.* I used to do it all the time.** And
before burning the CD, I'd make a folder and put drivers in there too.
*SP3 REQUIRES the prior installation of SP1 or SP2. It will not
install* on plain (no SP) win XP.
*BTW, there is no actual SP0. That's just what some people call it
when* you don't have any service packs.

The Microsoft Community site has one or two "you won't find any
official download" replies to this same question.

Sorry, yes, you can't slipstream the base XP OS.


Can you slipstream it to SP1, then 3 - i. e. in two stages?
The answer is yes.
As Mike says, it's easier to just let the PC do it over internet though.

How do you do that ? Does the update service still work ?
[]'s

But that means you have time, only want to load XP once, and have good
internet.

Slipstream though reduces the number of garbage files left behind by the
updates.
--
Don't be evil - Google 2004
We have a new policy - Google 2012

mechanic wrote:
On Fri, 27 Apr 2018 16:31:00 +0000 (UTC), Bob J Jones wrote:

Where to get official copies of Microsoft Windows assuming you
have a license key on the side of your computer (which almost
everyone has).

Paul found this for Windows 7 (in the Windows counterfeit jail
thread). Official download for Windows 7 disc image iso files
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows7

But where is the Windows XP ISO file official download location?

But why would you want it? It's many versions out of date.

If you use that, and use the output of WsusOffline 9.2.1,
you can bring it back up to date. WsusOffline can prepare
a set of patches for it, you can blast into it, in a batch.

There are probably some WinXP patches that aren't properly
recorded in Windows Update. The SMBV1 patch or ones from
a related era. Those will take some research with your
browser to track down.

If you had a WinXP Gold disc ("SP0"), these are examples of
Service Packs. Microsoft had to re-issue SP1 after the
Java legal settlement (by removing MSJava). WsusOffline
isn't likely to have all these. If you're lucky, maybe
WsusOffline will have access to the SP3 one. There
are various opinions on "how Cumulative" these are,
with perhaps different problems showing up when
slipstreaming, versus command line usage. WsusOffline
uses only official MS URLs, and is not a file server.

WindowsXP.exe 140,440,152 bytes xpsp1_en_x86
xpsp1a_en_x86.exe 131,170,400 bytes (version with MSJava removed)
WindowsXP-KB835935-SP2-ENU.exe 278,927,592 bytes
WindowsXP-KB936929-SP3-x86-ENU.exe 331,805,736 bytes

If there was a ready source of WinXP ISO9660 downloads, for
discs released with the Service Pack already in it,
I'd have them :-) And I've never managed to snag some.
I'm talking about sources where there's some notion
of where they came from, not torrents. Even if the
discs had official checksums, that would be a start
at a trustworthiness check. (Maybe some torrented
MSDN discs would be as close as you get. Only trustworthy
if you have SHA1/SHA256 checksums.)

The OS still works, and it's the "right weight" for
an older computer. Like, a machine with a 512MB max
on memory, would be OK. A lot of Linux distros can no
longer run in 512MB. Puppy would likely work. There's
also a lot of missing video card support. Whereas the
box your video card came in, that CD probably has a
video card driver for WinXP.

Paul