Getting a New XP Install Disk

[StingRay]

I am trying to help out a Friend and the computer he has was running XP Home.
He had a stop error (Register Error) and we need to reinstall Windows XP
Home. I have the Security ID number from him, but not the disk. Where can I
get another disk so that I can reinstall Windows XP? Please advise.

Thank you all for the help.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

How to Replace Lost, Broken, or Missing Microsoft Software or Hardware
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326246/en-gb

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience -
Windows Vista Enthusiast

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I am trying to help out a Friend and the computer he has was running XP Home.
He had a stop error (Register Error) and we need to reinstall Windows XP
Home. I have the Security ID number from him, but not the disk. Where can I
get another disk so that I can reinstall Windows XP? Please advise.

Thank you all for the help.

 

[Shenan Stanley]

I am trying to help out a Friend and the computer he has was
running XP Home. He had a stop error (Register Error) and we need
to reinstall Windows XP Home. I have the Security ID number from
him, but not the disk. Where can I get another disk so that I can
reinstall Windows XP? Please advise.

If by "Security ID" you mean "Product Key" - then you just need a copy of
Windows XP Home edition that is the same type as his - most likely OEM.
Anyone's *generic* OEM Windows XP Home Edition CD will likely work fine.

or... (TRY)

How to Replace Lost, Broken, or Missing Microsoft Software or Hardware
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326246/en-gb

 

[DL]

That depends as to whether its a retail edition or OEM edition supplied with
the PC