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How to obtain and re-install Windows XP

I have a Dell desktop that has a sticker on the top with my Windows XP license info and product key. I would like to clean my hard drive and re-install XP so that I can sell the desktop. The problem is that I do not have the original Windows XP installation CD. Any ideas on how I can acquire a new Windows XP installation program? I assume there is nothing legally wrong with this, since I would just reuse my existing product key.

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Dell will normally send you any disks that originally came with your system if you contact them (personal...

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HELP!!! How would install Windows ME on a computer that has WIN. 2000 - So that you can upgrade to Windows XP?

Ok i know what i am doing is NOT illegal ... What i am trying to do though is that i have a computer that has Windows 2000 on it and i want to upgrade it to Windows XP. The only Problem is that i have a UPGRADE CD from WINDOWS ME! and i dont have Windows...

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It is possible to upgrade from windows 2000 to windows xp you know. P.S. Windows ME is gay you cant...

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How do I install Windows XP over Ubuntu (Linux)?

Hey, Alright, here’s my deal (I hope ya’ll can help..): The Bottom-Line (Short-Version): I bought a couple PC’s with Ubuntu (Linux) installed. I need XP on it. My XP Install disc doesn’t work (error pops up), if I tried to partition...

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Get GParted Live CD http://gparted.sourceforge.net/livecd.ph… , Since it is Linux, it can read...

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How do I install windows xp on a computer that only has Ubuntu 11.10 on it. How do I install windows xp?

I bought a crashed computer that originally had Vista on it. I bought and installed a new hard drive, but it wouldnt let me install windows xp, said "set up could not find a hard drive." So I installed Ubuntu 11.10 on in, and it still wont...

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Why XP? It's dead OS. If the computer ran Vista it will run Windows 7. For legal copy of XP are not...

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How do I download Windows XP updates just once and install them from the local source after that?

How do I save all Windows XP (32 bit) updates on my PC, burn them to a DVD, and then use that DVD so I don't have to download them again? I find myself installing XP (32 bit only, home and pro) not infrequently on different HDDs and machines for reasons...

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How to install windows xp in presence of windows 7?

Dear Friends, I have already Windows 7, now i need to Install Windows XP service pak 2 also in order oto use AutoCAD 2006 because Windows 7 is not supporting AutoCAD 2006 and AutoCAD 2008. Kindly advise that how can i install Windows XP in presence of...

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Install autocad whichever version, and after installing it, right click on the properties of the autocad...

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How to install Windows XP?

I want download pictures from my old AT&T Samsung phone, (Model SGH - A437) but, in order to do that I need to install Samsung's New PC Studio Software. Software that Windows 7, (my current operating system) will not recognize nor support. So, can...

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I run Windows 7 and it installed my Samsung New PC Studio Software without any problem at all. What...

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How to format windows xp and install fresh windows 7 ultimate ?

i have windows xp and i want 2 install windows 7 now...... Please tell how to format windows xp without cd and install new windows 7 ultimate with cd ??? Does installing windows 7 with 512 MB RAM create any problem ???? please tell.......

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for doing this, first make sure boot from CD is enabled. if that is not enabled press F4 frequently...

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How can i install Windows XP SP-2 32bit on my Dell Studio XPS 9100?

I just bought a Dell Studio XPS 9100 it came with Windows 7 64bit. How can i install Windows XP SP-2 32bit on my Dell Studio XPS 9100? whenever i try to boot from my windows xp cd a blue screen pops up I see an error msg saying: A prolem has been detacted...

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you are experiencing the dreaded "Blue Screen of Death", BSOD. most likely the XP install...

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How to clean install Windows XP?

When I first bought my computer, they gave me the recovery disks for Windows XP, however, there was a lot of junk installed. I then clean installed vista and used it for about 2 years now. Now I need to install Windows XP again and I was wondering if...

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You need to buy an off the shelf retail version of XP to get it cleanly installed without all the "...

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