XP Home does have backup, it just isn't install be the
default installation. You can get a broken CD replaced if
you can show you own a license to have it.
see http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=326246
If you want Pro you'll have to buy it.
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| or at least come up with something, dont really want HOME
back,NO backup is NO joke,is there a way to upgrade to pro?