psychofox Legend Joined Feb 2, 2006 Messages 1,458 Points 330 Location North London Jul 29, 2009 #1 HI guys, I need a copy of Windows XP to do a fresh install on an old laptop. Where the cheapest place i can get it?
HI guys, I need a copy of Windows XP to do a fresh install on an old laptop. Where the cheapest place i can get it?
Argonought It's about GO! not SHOW! Written a guide Joined Sep 8, 2005 Messages 7,593 Points 1,070 Location POOLE, Dorset Jul 29, 2009 #2 You can get copies of XP off most p2p networks (but watch for Trojans) or just borrow one. If you also need a CoA licence then buy one off eBay (but make sure it matches the CD)
You can get copies of XP off most p2p networks (but watch for Trojans) or just borrow one. If you also need a CoA licence then buy one off eBay (but make sure it matches the CD)
herpsuk Patron member Parked in the garage Joined Apr 30, 2006 Messages 2,884 Points 698 Location Middle o' no where Jul 29, 2009 #3 Torrent it, just get your self a copy minus a crack. Youve got a legitimate reason to get it............. aslong as you have a licence key.
Torrent it, just get your self a copy minus a crack. Youve got a legitimate reason to get it............. aslong as you have a licence key.
OP OP psychofox Legend Joined Feb 2, 2006 Messages 1,458 Points 330 Location North London Jul 29, 2009 #4 herpsuk said: Torrent it, just get your self a copy minus a crack. Youve got a legitimate reason to get it............. aslong as you have a licence key. Click to expand... There is a serial on a sticker on the bottom of the laptop can this be used?
herpsuk said: Torrent it, just get your self a copy minus a crack. Youve got a legitimate reason to get it............. aslong as you have a licence key. Click to expand... There is a serial on a sticker on the bottom of the laptop can this be used?
custard Status: DEFCON Grumpy Written 10+ guides Uploaded 5 resources/downloads Joined Nov 4, 2003 Messages 48,609 Points 10,657 Location Edinburgh Jul 29, 2009 #5 yes,this is oem home http://thepiratebay.org/torrent/5004823/Win_XP_SP2_Home_OEM_RUS dont know what version you have
yes,this is oem home http://thepiratebay.org/torrent/5004823/Win_XP_SP2_Home_OEM_RUS dont know what version you have
herpsuk Patron member Parked in the garage Joined Apr 30, 2006 Messages 2,884 Points 698 Location Middle o' no where Jul 29, 2009 #6 psychofox said: There is a serial on a sticker on the bottom of the laptop can this be used? Click to expand... Aslong as it is similar to one of these..... http://www.microsoft.com/howtotell/content.aspx?pg=coa Then yes
psychofox said: There is a serial on a sticker on the bottom of the laptop can this be used? Click to expand... Aslong as it is similar to one of these..... http://www.microsoft.com/howtotell/content.aspx?pg=coa Then yes
OP OP psychofox Legend Joined Feb 2, 2006 Messages 1,458 Points 330 Location North London Jul 29, 2009 #7 herpsuk said: Aslong as it is similar to one of these..... http://www.microsoft.com/howtotell/content.aspx?pg=coa Then yes Click to expand... yes! looks like that
herpsuk said: Aslong as it is similar to one of these..... http://www.microsoft.com/howtotell/content.aspx?pg=coa Then yes Click to expand... yes! looks like that
colin79666 Patron member Written a guide Joined Aug 1, 2007 Messages 2,636 Points 558 Location Scotland Jul 30, 2009 #8 Make sure you get an oem version - retail versions won't accept oem serials and vice a versa.