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Old October 14th 08, 07:34 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers
ling
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Default Lost Original Windows XP CD but need to reformat

Hello,

I need to reformat my computer. However, I have lost or misplaced my
original Windows XP Home edition SP2 CD. Do I have to buy another Windows XP
Installation CD or is there another way I can reformat my computer?
--
Annie
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Old October 14th 08, 07:41 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers
VanguardLH[_2_]
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Default Lost Original Windows XP CD but need to reformat

ling wrote:

Hello,

I need to reformat my computer. However, I have lost or misplaced my
original Windows XP Home edition SP2 CD. Do I have to buy another Windows XP
Installation CD or is there another way I can reformat my computer?


Use the Contact Us link at the bottom of Microsoft's home page. Follow
the prompts for your product. Eventually you get to phone numbers you
can call to order replacement media.
  #3  
Old October 14th 08, 07:48 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers
Ken Blake, MVP
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Default Lost Original Windows XP CD but need to reformat

On Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:34:01 -0700, ling
wrote:

Hello,

I need to reformat my computer. However, I have lost or misplaced my
original Windows XP Home edition SP2 CD. Do I have to buy another Windows XP
Installation CD or is there another way I can reformat my computer?



Formatting the hard drive (you can't format a computer) does not
require a Windows CD. But reinstalling Windows after formatting the
drive (which is what I assume you want to do) does require a CD.

Do you have your product key? If so, you can use it with a CD borrowed
from a friend, as long as it is Home Edition, is the same regarding
OEM vs. Retail, and is the same regarding Full vs. Upgrade. If the
borrowed CD doesn't match yours in any of those regards, your product
key won't work with it.

--
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Old October 14th 08, 07:58 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers
John Barnett MVP[_3_]
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Default Lost Original Windows XP CD but need to reformat

See this link from my website:
http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org/how...ace_a_lost.htm

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"ling" wrote in message
news
Hello,

I need to reformat my computer. However, I have lost or misplaced my
original Windows XP Home edition SP2 CD. Do I have to buy another Windows
XP
Installation CD or is there another way I can reformat my computer?
--
Annie


  #5  
Old October 14th 08, 08:41 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers
Annie
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Default Lost Original Windows XP CD but need to reformat

Thank you for those who replied to this post. I have contacted Microsoft
representative and placed an order for a replacement CD. Thank you for all
the help and support you have given me.

--
Annie


"ling" wrote:

Hello,

I need to reformat my computer. However, I have lost or misplaced my
original Windows XP Home edition SP2 CD. Do I have to buy another Windows XP
Installation CD or is there another way I can reformat my computer?
--
Annie

  #6  
Old October 14th 08, 09:02 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers
John Barnett MVP[_3_]
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Default Lost Original Windows XP CD but need to reformat

You are Welcome, Annie

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Web: http://www.silversurfer-guide.com

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reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable for
any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the
use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this
mail/post..


"Annie" wrote in message
...
Thank you for those who replied to this post. I have contacted Microsoft
representative and placed an order for a replacement CD. Thank you for all
the help and support you have given me.

--
Annie


"ling" wrote:

Hello,

I need to reformat my computer. However, I have lost or misplaced my
original Windows XP Home edition SP2 CD. Do I have to buy another Windows
XP
Installation CD or is there another way I can reformat my computer?
--
Annie


  #7  
Old October 14th 08, 11:12 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers
Bill Ridgeway
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Default Lost Original Windows XP CD but need to reformat

Annie wrote have contacted Microsoft representative and placed an order
for a replacement CD. What did Microsoft charge (and was that for Home or
Pro edition?)

Thanks.

Bill Ridgeway

"Annie" wrote in message
...
Thank you for those who replied to this post. I have contacted Microsoft
representative and placed an order for a replacement CD. Thank you for all
the help and support you have given me.

--
Annie


"ling" wrote:

Hello,

I need to reformat my computer. However, I have lost or misplaced my
original Windows XP Home edition SP2 CD. Do I have to buy another Windows
XP
Installation CD or is there another way I can reformat my computer?
--
Annie



  #8  
Old October 15th 08, 04:54 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers
nass [MVP]
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Default Lost Original Windows XP CD but need to reformat

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"John Barnett MVP" wrote:

See this link from my website:
http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org/how...ace_a_lost.htm

--

--
John Barnett MVP
Windows XP Associate Expert
Windows Desktop Experience

Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org
Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org
Web: http://www.silversurfer-guide.com

The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any
kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy,
reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable for
any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the
use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this
mail/post..


"ling" wrote in message
news
Hello,

I need to reformat my computer. However, I have lost or misplaced my
original Windows XP Home edition SP2 CD. Do I have to buy another Windows
XP
Installation CD or is there another way I can reformat my computer?
--
Annie



  #9  
Old October 16th 08, 05:36 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers
Leonard Grey[_4_]
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Default Lost Original Windows XP CD but need to reformat

I am Leonard Grey.
Take NO notice of this imposter from windowsxp.general.
He is filthy slime, this fake Leonard Grey.
His name is NASS from

http://nastec.co.uk

--
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Leonard Grey
Errare Humanum Est



"Ken Blake, MVP" wrote:

On Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:34:01 -0700, ling
wrote:

Hello,

I need to reformat my computer. However, I have lost or misplaced my
original Windows XP Home edition SP2 CD. Do I have to buy another Windows XP
Installation CD or is there another way I can reformat my computer?



Formatting the hard drive (you can't format a computer) does not
require a Windows CD. But reinstalling Windows after formatting the
drive (which is what I assume you want to do) does require a CD.

Do you have your product key? If so, you can use it with a CD borrowed
from a friend, as long as it is Home Edition, is the same regarding
OEM vs. Retail, and is the same regarding Full vs. Upgrade. If the
borrowed CD doesn't match yours in any of those regards, your product
key won't work with it.

--
Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience
Please Reply to the Newsgroup

  #10  
Old October 16th 08, 05:36 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers
Leonard Grey[_4_]
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Default Lost Original Windows XP CD but need to reformat

I am Leonard Grey.
Take NO notice of this imposter from windowsxp.general.
He is filthy slime, this fake Leonard Grey.
His name is NASS from

http://nastec.co.uk

--
---
Leonard Grey
Errare Humanum Est



"John Barnett MVP" wrote:

You are Welcome, Annie

--

--
John Barnett MVP
Windows XP Associate Expert
Windows Desktop Experience

Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org
Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org
Web: http://www.silversurfer-guide.com

The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any
kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy,
reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable for
any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the
use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this
mail/post..


"Annie" wrote in message
...
Thank you for those who replied to this post. I have contacted Microsoft
representative and placed an order for a replacement CD. Thank you for all
the help and support you have given me.

--
Annie


"ling" wrote:

Hello,

I need to reformat my computer. However, I have lost or misplaced my
original Windows XP Home edition SP2 CD. Do I have to buy another Windows
XP
Installation CD or is there another way I can reformat my computer?
--
Annie



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Old October 16th 08, 05:42 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers
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Default Lost Original Windows XP CD but need to reformat

What a moron! The real Leonard Grey doesn't post using the crappy Web
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"Leonard Grey" wrote in message
...
I am Leonard Grey.
Take NO notice of this imposter from windowsxp.general.
He is filthy slime, this fake Leonard Grey.
His name is NASS from

http://nastec.co.uk

--
---
Leonard Grey
Errare Humanum Est



"John Barnett MVP" wrote:

You are Welcome, Annie

--

--
John Barnett MVP
Windows XP Associate Expert
Windows Desktop Experience

Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org
Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org
Web: http://www.silversurfer-guide.com

The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any
kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy,
reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable
for
any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of
the
use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this
mail/post..


"Annie" wrote in message
...
Thank you for those who replied to this post. I have contacted
Microsoft
representative and placed an order for a replacement CD. Thank you for
all
the help and support you have given me.

--
Annie


"ling" wrote:

Hello,

I need to reformat my computer. However, I have lost or misplaced my
original Windows XP Home edition SP2 CD. Do I have to buy another
Windows
XP
Installation CD or is there another way I can reformat my computer?
--
Annie




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Old January 31st 09, 07:59 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers
hamze
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Default Lost Original Windows XP CD key

Hi i have lost my windows xp cd key what shall i do
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Old January 31st 09, 07:59 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers
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Default Lost Original Windows XP CD key


Hi i have lost my windows xp cd key what shall i do
  #14  
Old January 31st 09, 09:03 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers
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Default Lost Original Windows XP CD key

Is XP still installed and running on your computer?

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Old January 31st 09, 09:03 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers
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Is XP still installed and running on your computer?

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Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged.

"hamze" wrote in message
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Hi i have lost my windows xp cd key what shall i do


 




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