Need to download Windows XP Home Edition

  • Thread starter Thread starter klafert
  • Start date Start date
K

klafert

I have a legal copy of Windows XP Home Edition. I had to wipe out my
computer. However, when I go to install Windows it gets to 90% done and
then gives me error the file cannot be copied and that this is not a valid
image of Windows or if using a CD there is a problem with your CD. I can
pres ESC to get passed it and sometimes it will copy the next file but then I
will get the error again on another file. I am assuming my CD is bad. I
have the receipt and License. I just need another copy of the operating
system. Is there anywhere I can download this so I can burn it to another
CD?
 
Hello klafert. I had a similar issue with a installation CD. If you contact
the manufacturer or vendor wher you purchased the system, they should be able
to supply you with a replacement usually with only a S & H charge. I do not
believe that you can download the actual operating system. I know that Dell
does provide replacement operating system CDs for their products.
 
klafert said:
I have a legal copy of Windows XP Home Edition. I had to wipe out my
computer. However, when I go to install Windows it gets to 90% done and
then gives me error the file cannot be copied and that this is not a valid
image of Windows or if using a CD there is a problem with your CD. I can
pres ESC to get passed it and sometimes it will copy the next file but then I
will get the error again on another file. I am assuming my CD is bad. I
have the receipt and License. I just need another copy of the operating
system. Is there anywhere I can download this so I can burn it to another
CD?
Click to expand...

Try taking it to a place that cleans up CDs. Do other CDs work in the
optical drive? If you have a friend with XP Home and it's the same
version as yours (generic OEM or retail), you can use his or her CD with
your product key. You can also copy his or her CD for later use.

Alias
 
klafert said:
I have a legal copy of Windows XP Home Edition. I had to wipe out my
computer. However, when I go to install Windows it gets to 90% done and
then gives me error the file cannot be copied and that this is not a
valid
image of Windows or if using a CD there is a problem with your CD. I can
pres ESC to get passed it and sometimes it will copy the next file but
then I
will get the error again on another file. I am assuming my CD is bad. I
have the receipt and License. I just need another copy of the operating
system. Is there anywhere I can download this so I can burn it to
another CD?
Click to expand...

The others have given you good information about replacing the CD. However,
I would not make the assumption as you did that the CD is bad without
testing.

Problems installing an operating system (and you didn't tell us why you
"wiped out" your computer) are normally caused by bad hardware.

1. Bad CD installation media - test in another computer.

2. Bad optical drive - swap out for a known-working one.

3. Bad hard drive - test with a diagnostic utility downloaded from the hard
drive mftr. If the drive tests bad, replace it.

4. Bad RAM - test with Memtest86+ from www.memtest.org.

Malke
 
The date and time was Tuesday, January 13, 2009 6:13:01 AM, and on a
whim, klafert pounded out on the keyboard:
I have a legal copy of Windows XP Home Edition. I had to wipe out my
computer. However, when I go to install Windows it gets to 90% done and
then gives me error the file cannot be copied and that this is not a valid
image of Windows or if using a CD there is a problem with your CD. I can
pres ESC to get passed it and sometimes it will copy the next file but then I
will get the error again on another file. I am assuming my CD is bad. I
have the receipt and License. I just need another copy of the operating
system. Is there anywhere I can download this so I can burn it to another
CD?
Click to expand...

As Alias stated, try cleaning it first. Check the underside and see if
there are a lot of scratches or just fingerprints. Google search how to
clean a cd.

I had an XP install on a Mac last week that was giving off errors that
it couldn't read files repeatedly. I cleaned the CD and tried again and
it completed, even though it hardly looked dirty.

--
Terry R.

***Reply Note***
Anti-spam measures are included in my email address.
Delete NOSPAM from the email address after clicking Reply.
 
klafert said:
I have a legal copy of Windows XP Home Edition. I had to wipe out my
computer. However, when I go to install Windows it gets to 90% done and
then gives me error the file cannot be copied and that this is not a valid
image of Windows or if using a CD there is a problem with your CD. I can
pres ESC to get passed it and sometimes it will copy the next file but then I
will get the error again on another file. I am assuming my CD is bad. I
have the receipt and License. I just need another copy of the operating
system. Is there anywhere I can download this so I can burn it to another
CD?
Click to expand...


Not legitimately.

If it was a retail license and you have proof of purchase:

How to Replace Lost, Broken, or Missing Microsoft Software or Hardware
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;326246

If it was an OEM license, you should contact the computer's
manufacturer.


--

Bruce Chambers

Help us help you:


http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375

They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin

Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell

The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has
killed a great many philosophers.
~ Denis Diderot
 
klafert said:
I have a legal copy of Windows XP Home Edition. I had to wipe out my
computer. However, when I go to install Windows it gets to 90% done and
then gives me error the file cannot be copied and that this is not a valid
image of Windows or if using a CD there is a problem with your CD. I can
pres ESC to get passed it and sometimes it will copy the next file but then I
will get the error again on another file. I am assuming my CD is bad. I
have the receipt and License. I just need another copy of the operating
system. Is there anywhere I can download this so I can burn it to another
CD?
Click to expand...

Get yourself a Bit Torrent client:
http://www.utorrent.com/download.php

Then choose the version you have the CD key for---

OEM version:
<http://thepiratebay.org/torrent/4577097/Windows_XP_Home_SP2_[OEM_Edition]>

Retail Version:
<http://thepiratebay.org/torrent/440...dition_with_Service_Pack_3_Retail_(x86)_(TPB)>
 
G. Morgan said:
Get yourself a Bit Torrent client:
Click to expand...

And then don't forget to get several anti-malware utilities to clean up
any and all files obtained from such a highly suspect source.

--

Bruce Chambers

Help us help you:


http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375

They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin

Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell

The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has
killed a great many philosophers.
~ Denis Diderot
 
Bruce said:
And then don't forget to get several anti-malware utilities to clean up
any and all files obtained from such a highly suspect source.
Click to expand...

That is always a possibility, yes.
 
G. Morgan said:
Get yourself a Bit Torrent client:
http://www.utorrent.com/download.php

Then choose the version you have the CD key for---

OEM version:
<http://thepiratebay.org/torrent/4577097/Windows_XP_Home_SP2_[OEM_Edition]>

Retail Version:
<http://thepiratebay.org/torrent/440...dition_with_Service_Pack_3_Retail_(x86)_(TPB)>
Click to expand...

If someone is going to download torrents, etc., they better be sure they
know what they are doing! Otherwise, they might wind up getting hit with
a major malware infestation.

That being said, I'm sure the actual .iso files *are* out there. One way
to determine if you have the real McCoy is to perform a checksum. As a
public service, the following info should be useful:

XP Generic OEM w/ SP2
Label: VX2HOEM_EN
MD5: 8dd80a25d097335ee985f840cccd3ae5
SHA1: bd8d01369023662f18c2b419e51617269b1ba021

XP Generic OEM w/ SP3
Label: GRTMHOEM_EN
MD5: db34a933ad23114be2e6a4553b61eb77
SHA1: 93683dbbb16b23d8be6c409b96c76cd903347259

For those who have the proper license (Product Key), if you do find the
actual .iso files (run a program like Hash Calc to verify!), use a
program like CDBurnerXP or ImgBurn to create your CD. And if you can
find both versions of XP, you might as well use the SP3 version.
 
Back
Top