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XP installation help

ohtwoone

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i have lost my XP installation CD but i still have the code thingy (i put the sticker on my case), will any XP installation CD recognise my code or will it only work with the CD that i lost, in other words, can i borrow someone elses CD for the installation and will it work?
 

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Depends on the version. Unlike Vista, you would have to find a disc (the proper release IE Pro SP2 , Home SP1 yada yada) that matches your key.
 

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ahh true, damn i think the original is SP2 while the CD i have is SP1
 

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Normally I dont suggest this but if on broadband .....

**Gulp** Torrent the bitch and use your key.

Disclaimer: In no way, do I endorse piracy. If you must play a game or upgrade your OS. Please do us all a favor and buy it.
 

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Normally I dont suggest this but if on broadband .....

**Gulp** Torrent the bitch and use your key.

Disclaimer: In no way, do I endorse piracy. If you must play a game or upgrade your OS. Please do us all a favor and buy it.

haha, well it wouldnt exactly be piracy cause i still paid for my key, i'll look into that.
 
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