I forgot to mention that I bought this laptop on Ebay with no documentation,
CD. Is there any other way? Thanks for all your help.

Always reply to your original thread, Catherine.

See the replies to your original thread:
http://groups.google.com/group/micro...2273e4a7f2fd07
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~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)

Catherine wrote:
> I forgot to mention that I bought this laptop on Ebay with no
> documentation,
> CD. Is there any other way? Thanks for all your help.

"Catherine" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote

>I forgot to mention that I bought this laptop on Ebay with no
>documentation,
> CD. Is there any other way? Thanks for all your help.

Unless it gives you some option appears when the system is restarted to to
restore the system (which would indicate some sort of automated recovery
process based on a hidden partition on the hard drive), then your only
choice is to purchase a copy of XP and install it. You can also try
contacting the computer manufacturer to see if you can purchase a recovery
CD for your system.

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Rock [MVP - User/Shell]

Catherine wrote:
> I forgot to mention that I bought this laptop on Ebay with no documentation,
> CD. Is there any other way? Thanks for all your help.


Id you didn't get the installation CD and all documentation with the
purchase, than all you bought was the laptop. You'll need to purchase
your own licenses for any software you want to use on that computer. If
the seller said that the software was included, then you need to contact
him/her to get the CD and documentation. Otherwise, contact eBay to
file a complaint; you've been ripped off.


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