XP Home CD-ROM

chuck72 · 08-14-2005, 07:28 PM

I have a computer with a COA sticker for XP Home edition. I don't have a Home edition CD-ROM. The computer is riddled with Viruses and needs to be reconfigured. How can I get a CD-ROM without spending $130.00 for a new one? By mistake I loaded my professional XP on to it and of course the the COA doesn't work for that one. I either need a COA for the Pro version or the CD-ROM to reinstall the Home edition. I know I'm going to pay for either one but if it is $130.00 I would rather convert to Linux and deal with the issues. I have more time than money! and lord knows I have given a good chunk of both to Mr. Gates in my lifetime. This is just a back-up computer and refuse to spend more money on the OS than the computer is worth! Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

jjsevdt · 08-15-2005, 08:32 AM

I was able to get a new CD from windows by letting them verify my COA. Call them and see what they say

neochivers · 08-15-2005, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by jjsevdt

I was able to get a new CD from windows by letting them verify my COA. Call them and see what they say

dose that realy work?

lee101 · 08-15-2005, 05:58 PM

I think it may be possible to justuse a friends CD and enter their COA, although i am probablt wrong

neochivers · 08-15-2005, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by lee101

I think it may be possible to justuse a friends CD and enter their COA, although i am probablt wrong

i did that wif a win 95

NewtonLoops · 08-15-2005, 06:15 PM

Call the computer manufacturer for replacement discs.

In my case, I gave Compaq the serial number and was able to buy the original 3 disc install set of my laptop for $10.

Newton

chuck72 · 08-16-2005, 12:35 AM

It is a computer show-made on the spot-$250-hunk of junk. Nobody to call. Thanks for the advice guys, I will probably just call Micronotsosoft and see if they can help me. If not, I'll break down and E-bay it.

08-14-2005, 07:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
chuck72 New Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 4	XP Home CD-ROM I have a computer with a COA sticker for XP Home edition. I don't have a Home edition CD-ROM. The computer is riddled with Viruses and needs to be reconfigured. How can I get a CD-ROM without spending $130.00 for a new one? By mistake I loaded my professional XP on to it and of course the the COA doesn't work for that one. I either need a COA for the Pro version or the CD-ROM to reinstall the Home edition. I know I'm going to pay for either one but if it is $130.00 I would rather convert to Linux and deal with the issues. I have more time than money! and lord knows I have given a good chunk of both to Mr. Gates in my lifetime. This is just a back-up computer and refuse to spend more money on the OS than the computer is worth! Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

08-15-2005, 08:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
jjsevdt Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Antonio, TX Age: 25 Posts: 1,025	I was able to get a new CD from windows by letting them verify my COA. Call them and see what they say __________________ C2D E6420 @ 2.13GHz on AsRock 4CoreDual-VSTA 2GB DDR2 533 1 - 80GB \| 1 - 60GB BFG Nvidia 7600GS Soundblaster Audigy PSN: JjSeVdT XBOX Live: JjSeVdT

08-15-2005, 05:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
lee101 VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK Age: 17 Posts: 1,150	I think it may be possible to justuse a friends CD and enter their COA, although i am probablt wrong __________________ My PC: Core2Duo E6300 @ 1.86 Ghz, Asus P5v-VM DH , 200 GB Maxtor SATA ,2GB (21GB Kingston DDRII), Radeon x1650 Graphics (256 mb), 2 Acer 17 inch TFT's, Windows Vista Home Premium Server: AMD Athlon XP 2800+ 256 Mb Ram, 8Gb IDE for o/s, 2 * 250GB SATAII for storage, Ubuntu Server 7.10

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chuck72 New Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 4	It is a computer show-made on the spot-$250-hunk of junk. Nobody to call. Thanks for the advice guys, I will probably just call Micronotsosoft and see if they can help me. If not, I'll break down and E-bay it. Last edited by chuck72; 08-16-2005 at 12:42 AM.

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08-15-2005, 06:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
NewtonLoops New Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 8	Call the computer manufacturer for replacement discs. In my case, I gave Compaq the serial number and was able to buy the original 3 disc install set of my laptop for $10. Newton