XP cd's

[mikeb]

Is there a way to get duplicate WinXP (home, ME, pro, etc) installation cds
for support-only purposes? more and more of our customers have either lost
or misplaced their install CD's - the only way we can install components is
to have a dup install CD. Since activation of installs is required, si
there a way to obtain install CDs for support purposes?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

How to replace lost, broken, or missing Microsoft software or hardware
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326246/en-us

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

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| Is there a way to get duplicate WinXP (home, ME, pro, etc) installation cds
| for support-only purposes? more and more of our customers have either lost
| or misplaced their install CD's - the only way we can install components is
| to have a dup install CD. Since activation of installs is required, si
| there a way to obtain install CDs for support purposes?

 

[mikeb]

Thanks Carey, I've found that site, and often forward this same link to my
customers. I"m looking more for a way to legally have onhand various
install cd's to accommodate the tasks of adding system components or other
items requiring the system cds. It seems that the requirement for
activation would allow this for support techs. Maybe not.

-m

 

[Winux P]

http://www.slysoft.com/en/

Particularly the CloneCD package. Works a treat when wanting a (literally)
cloned cd, especially for those above board and very much required cd
backups. No pun intended towards you mikeb, one has the emphasize such
things when Carey's on the thread, such things tend to make him all
emotional, even towards those of us that don't want to get involved.

HTH

- Winux P

: Is there a way to get duplicate WinXP (home, ME, pro, etc) installation
cds
: for support-only purposes? more and more of our customers have either
lost
: or misplaced their install CD's - the only way we can install components
is
: to have a dup install CD. Since activation of installs is required, si
: there a way to obtain install CDs for support purposes?
:
:

 

[Mike Fields]

Run !! Hide !! I hear Carey's footsteps coming now !!!!@

;-)

 

[Bob I]

CD is a CD, burn your own copy if you don't want to pay shipping and
handling.