sparky1000 Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 hello all,can you help me download a copy of windows xp home edition 2002 as i have lost the disc but still have the packaging with the product key.or advise me please on the path i can take to reformat my computerdose the product key only apply to that disc or can i get a duplicate disc and enter my key code????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarun Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Call Microsoft or your OEM (Gateway, Dell, etc). Any other method could be considered as piracy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky1000 Posted September 8, 2006 Author Share Posted September 8, 2006 ok smashing do you have a number for them?Im in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky1000 Posted September 8, 2006 Author Share Posted September 8, 2006 Dose any body have a 24hour number for microsoft so i can explane my problem to them i have tried 08706010100 and there not open till the morning!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitroshift Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Dose any body have a 24hour number for microsoft so i can explane my problem to them i have tried 08706010100 and there not open till the morning!!!!You don't expect people work in shifts at M$, do you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takeshi Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 (edited) Even if MS UK is open 24h, the Royal Mail is not. Edited September 8, 2006 by Takeshi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda43 Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 OK, I thought the entire world already knew this, but here goes.You're NOT going to download Windows (anything) from microsoft or anyplace else.....LEGALLY!You must get a CD.....either from MS or a friend, which by the way, would be your best bet.You will have to have the Key that came with your system and its install of windows.If you have the key (25 digit number) then you can use any CD with the exact same version of Windows on it as is installed on your PC. The registration Key is NOT on the CD, only on a sticker that comes with it.To discuss anything that could be considered as Piracy, is against the forum rules, for this and most all Internet Forums. OK?Good Luck,Andromeda43For phone numbers, contact your Directory Assistance operator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bezalel Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 hello all,can you help me download a copy of windows xp home edition 2002 as i have lost the disc but still have the packaging with the product key.or advise me please on the path i can take to reformat my computerdose the product key only apply to that disc or can i get a duplicate disc and enter my key code?????Take a look at Knowlegde Base article 326246 How to replace lost, broken, or missing Microsoft software or hardware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickytwista Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 good call Bezalel, just what the guy/gal needed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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