Given a PC with XP Home that needs formatted but no discs...
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Steve-O 2004




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PostPosted: Thu, 2nd Aug 2012 11:20    Post subject: Given a PC with XP Home that needs formatted but no discs...
Given a PC with XP Home that needs formatted but no discs with it to do this with.

The computer has an XP Serial number sticker stuck on it.

Is it a simple case of just getting hold a copy of WindowsXP Home, installing it and using that Serial key on the sticker?

I know I can go other routes but I thought since it has a genuine key stuck to it I might as well just go genuine if its possible without the original / recovery disc.

Thanks


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PostPosted: Thu, 2nd Aug 2012 16:31    Post subject: Re: Given a PC with XP Home that needs formatted but no disc
Steve-O 2004 wrote:
Is it a simple case of just getting hold a copy of WindowsXP Home, installing it and using that Serial key on the sticker?
Pretty much that but you might have to do it online n order to activate windows... can't remember for sure.


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i guess thouth if without a legit key the installation was rolling back we are all fucking then
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PostPosted: Thu, 2nd Aug 2012 19:10    Post subject:
It has to be the same language, too. As your serial.
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Steve-O 2004




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PostPosted: Thu, 2nd Aug 2012 23:29    Post subject:
Will give it ago and see, if not I will sort it another way Smile

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PostPosted: Fri, 17th Aug 2012 23:38    Post subject:
well seems to have worked to thats good Very Happy


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