I run Win XP Pro SP2. The Windows disk supplied when I bought my computer
was an OEM version. It does not allow me to enter Recovery mode.

Can I make a full WinXP Pro CD from the I386 files on my machine? And if I
can, would I be within my Microsoft license?

Many thanks in advance,

Dan S

No it is not possible to create a full XP CD from your i386 directory. You
will have to purchase one if you don't have one. If you want to access the
Recovery Console you can create a bootable CD using this ISO image file
http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/tool...xp_rec_con.zip Download and unzip.
You need to use CD Burning software that can properly burn and ISO image (ie
Nero, CD BurnerXP, scroll to see info here
http://iso.snoekonline.com/iso.htm )

The resulting CD can be booted. You will see the Windows Installation
screen. Select the open to use the Recovery Console and you are in. This ISO
will not create an XP installation disc. It is simply an image of the
Recovery Console.

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Xandros


"Daniel Schaffer" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>I run Win XP Pro SP2. The Windows disk supplied when I bought my computer
>was an OEM version. It does not allow me to enter Recovery mode.
>
> Can I make a full WinXP Pro CD from the I386 files on my machine? And if
> I can, would I be within my Microsoft license?
>
> Many thanks in advance,
>
> Dan S
>

No - you have an OEM version and that's all you get. Also, the license is
from the OEM vendor, not Microsoft.

"Daniel Schaffer" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>I run Win XP Pro SP2. The Windows disk supplied when I bought my computer
>was an OEM version. It does not allow me to enter Recovery mode.
>
> Can I make a full WinXP Pro CD from the I386 files on my machine? And if
> I can, would I be within my Microsoft license?
>
> Many thanks in advance,
>
> Dan S
>

Hi Xandros,

Many thanks for precise and prompt answer. I'll follow your suggestion.

By the way, is there any reason for me to want an XP CD other than being
able to use the Recovery Console? I don't think I'll need the ability to
reinstall the OS without destroying my installed programs and date: I image
the system regularly.

Thanks again,

Dan S
"Xandros" <arron.neus*remove*@gmailcom> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> No it is not possible to create a full XP CD from your i386 directory. You
> will have to purchase one if you don't have one. If you want to access the
> Recovery Console you can create a bootable CD using this ISO image file
> http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/tool...xp_rec_con.zip Download and
> unzip. You need to use CD Burning software that can properly burn and ISO
> image (ie Nero, CD BurnerXP, scroll to see info here
> http://iso.snoekonline.com/iso.htm )
>
> The resulting CD can be booted. You will see the Windows Installation
> screen. Select the open to use the Recovery Console and you are in. This
> ISO will not create an XP installation disc. It is simply an image of the
> Recovery Console.
>
> --
>
> Xandros
>
>
> "Daniel Schaffer" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>>I run Win XP Pro SP2. The Windows disk supplied when I bought my computer
>>was an OEM version. It does not allow me to enter Recovery mode.
>>
>> Can I make a full WinXP Pro CD from the I386 files on my machine? And if
>> I can, would I be within my Microsoft license?
>>
>> Many thanks in advance,
>>
>> Dan S
>>
>
>

Daniel Schaffer wrote:
> I run Win XP Pro SP2. The Windows disk supplied when I bought my
> computer was an OEM version. It does not allow me to enter Recovery
> mode.
>
> Can I make a full WinXP Pro CD from the I386 files on my machine?
> And if I can, would I be within my Microsoft license?

See http://www.howtohaven.com/system/cre...etupdisk.shtml

You answered your own question ;-)

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Xandros


"Daniel Schaffer" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:%(E-Mail Removed)...
> Hi Xandros,
>
> Many thanks for precise and prompt answer. I'll follow your suggestion.
>
> By the way, is there any reason for me to want an XP CD other than being
> able to use the Recovery Console? I don't think I'll need the ability to
> reinstall the OS without destroying my installed programs and date: I
> image the system regularly.
>
> Thanks again,
>
> Dan S
> "Xandros" <arron.neus*remove*@gmailcom> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>> No it is not possible to create a full XP CD from your i386 directory.
>> You will have to purchase one if you don't have one. If you want to
>> access the Recovery Console you can create a bootable CD using this ISO
>> image file http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/tool...xp_rec_con.zip
>> Download and unzip. You need to use CD Burning software that can properly
>> burn and ISO image (ie Nero, CD BurnerXP, scroll to see info here
>> http://iso.snoekonline.com/iso.htm )
>>
>> The resulting CD can be booted. You will see the Windows Installation
>> screen. Select the open to use the Recovery Console and you are in. This
>> ISO will not create an XP installation disc. It is simply an image of the
>> Recovery Console.
>>
>> --
>>
>> Xandros
>>
>>
>> "Daniel Schaffer" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>>>I run Win XP Pro SP2. The Windows disk supplied when I bought my
>>>computer was an OEM version. It does not allow me to enter Recovery
>>>mode.
>>>
>>> Can I make a full WinXP Pro CD from the I386 files on my machine? And
>>> if I can, would I be within my Microsoft license?
>>>
>>> Many thanks in advance,
>>>
>>> Dan S
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

Dan;
You can install the Recovery Console using these:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=310994

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar


"Daniel Schaffer" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:%(E-Mail Removed)...
> Hi Xandros,
>
> Many thanks for precise and prompt answer. I'll follow your
> suggestion.
>
> By the way, is there any reason for me to want an XP CD other than
> being able to use the Recovery Console? I don't think I'll need the
> ability to reinstall the OS without destroying my installed programs
> and date: I image the system regularly.
>
> Thanks again,
>
> Dan S

How can the OP do that if he doesn't have the Windows XP CD-ROM to finish the
Setup process?

"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> Dan;
> You can install the Recovery Console using these:
> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=310994
>
> --
> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
>
>
> "Daniel Schaffer" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:%(E-Mail Removed)...
> > Hi Xandros,
> >
> > Many thanks for precise and prompt answer. I'll follow your
> > suggestion.
> >
> > By the way, is there any reason for me to want an XP CD other than
> > being able to use the Recovery Console? I don't think I'll need the
> > ability to reinstall the OS without destroying my installed programs
> > and date: I image the system regularly.
> >
> > Thanks again,
> >
> > Dan S
>

The XP CD does provide another repair option other than the Recovery
Console.


"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> Dan;
> You can install the Recovery Console using these:
> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=310994
>
> --
> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
>
>
> "Daniel Schaffer" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:%(E-Mail Removed)...
>> Hi Xandros,
>>
>> Many thanks for precise and prompt answer. I'll follow your suggestion.
>>
>> By the way, is there any reason for me to want an XP CD other than being
>> able to use the Recovery Console? I don't think I'll need the ability to
>> reinstall the OS without destroying my installed programs and date: I
>> image the system regularly.
>>
>> Thanks again,
>>
>> Dan S
>

I was answering this part of the question:
"...other than being able to use the Recovery Console?"

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar



"David Webb" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> How can the OP do that if he doesn't have the Windows XP CD-ROM to
> finish the
> Setup process?