Anybody got an old copy of XP

[kengr]

Anyone have a copy of XP pro or XP Home that they aren't using anymore?

All I need is the install key (on that fancy sticker) So if you are junking a vox that has the sticker, a clear photo would be enough.

I've got media, just no install keys. :-(

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Why?

[capybyra.livejournal.com]

I have been using Linux on almost every non-Mac I own several years now.

http://www.winehq.org/

Solves most cases where compatible operation is needful for work etc.


"Friends don't let friends use windows"

Re: Why?

[kengr]

I've got too much Windows stuff that I want to keep using for now, and switching to Linux ain't gonna happen soon, though I do have an older box setup with Kubuntu to start working on an eventual switch.

It's also hard to help people with Windows problems if you don't have a Windoze box to step thru the menus and stuff while talking them thru it.

[rowanyote.livejournal.com]

If you can't find something else, I know where to find a keygen for Windows.

Works perfectly fine as long as you keep auto-update on manual and don't let it download windows genuine advantage (wga)

[kindredsgirl.livejournal.com]

When you're done with the Windows Home install disks, can I borrow them? I wiped a friend's hard drive 'cause it was full of nasty viruses, and she only had an OEM license for her OS. Craptastic!

I actually have a dead laptop which I'm pretty sure has a licence sticker for XP professional on it. . . maybe we could swap.

*hug*

Laura

[kengr]

You can order replacement CDs from MS if the manufacturer of the computer has gone away. That's how I got the XP Home OEM CD for a couple of systems a friend bought as surplus from a community college.

Email me and we'll talk. Being a permanent member, I've got an livejournal.com email address.

[maxstories.livejournal.com]

There are so many XP variant distros that you probably need media that matches the license key. Which is not fun if you don't want to reinstall.

[kengr]

I've *got* CDs for most of those distros:

XP Pro retail, XP Pro OEM, XP Home retail, XP Home OEM, XP media Center....

Some were acquired legitimately, others were burned from ISOs posted on Usenet.