Reformat Without Original CD?
Jun 18, 2005I want to reformat my PC but I don't have the original Windows XP boot disc.
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Jun 18, 2005From searching and reading past posts I've come to the following conclusion
and would like someone to verify please... The best way to transfer all
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Reinstall Home Edition Without The Original CD
Sep 16, 2006I want to do a re-load of Windows XP Home Edition but I wasn't supplied with a CD when purchasing the laptop. I presume the files are pre-installed. I don't want to carry out a restore, but to re-load windows as I used to be able to do with W2K.
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