Burning copy of XP

[Guest]

Since Dell does not ship the XP operating system anmore, how can I download a
copy? Currently on XP SP2. May have to reload the system due to downloading
file issues.

 

[Vanguard]

Since Dell does not ship the XP operating system anmore, how can I
download a
copy? Currently on XP SP2. May have to reload the system due to
downloading
file issues.

Call Dell to have them ship you the CDs.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Since Dell does not ship the XP operating system anmore, how can I download a
copy?

Unless you have a very expensive MSDN subscription, there are no
legitimate sources for downloading any Microsoft operating systems.

You'll need to contact Dell, or read the documentation that came with
the computer. Computer manufacturers who distribute an OEM Windows
license are contractually obligated to provide the user with a means of
restoring the computer and OS to the original, ex-factory state.
However, each manufacturer is free to choose the specific means by which
this is accomplished.


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[Shenan Stanley]

Since Dell does not ship the XP operating system anmore, how can I
download a copy? Currently on XP SP2. May have to reload the
system due to downloading file issues.

Contact Dell.
(Dell does ship the CD - for $10. You did not choose that option when you
ordered, obviously.)

Dell's also have a way of creating a CD.. See that big Poster that came with
your new computer.

How old is your Dell? One of these methods may be your means of System
Recovery if a problem that serious arises..

http://support.dell.com/support/top.../en/document?dn=1091713&c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19
( Short Link: http://snipurl.com/l2jo )

http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/kb/en/document?dn=1090151
( Short Link: http://snipurl.com/l2ju )

Perhaps you should call Dell and ask them how to obtain a CD for your
computer...

 

[q_q_anonymous]

Since Dell does not ship the XP operating system anmore, how can I download a
copy? Currently on XP SP2. May have to reload the system due to downloading
file issues.

you have a license. AFAIK it's legal to download a 'dodgy' copy as long
as it is licensed.

eMule or kazaa or some file sharing application will do it.

For eMule you'll need to set up port forwarding correctly and share a
few files. The indication that you're correctly connected is that the
picture of the globe in the botom right of the eMule app will have 2
green arrows. There is an 'IRC' chat room option in eMule where you can
ask for help.

Maybe Kazaa is easier to set up.

THere is also 'bit torrent' download a bit torrent client and download
the little torrent files then run them and they'll open in the BT
client and start downloading

 

[Shenan Stanley]

Since Dell does not ship the XP operating system anmore, how can I
download a copy? Currently on XP SP2. May have to reload the
system due to downloading file issues.

you have a license. AFAIK it's legal to download a 'dodgy' copy as
long as it is licensed.

hahahahahah
HAHAHAHAAH
BAHAhAHAAHAHAA *choke, sputter*

Wow - where'd you get that?

eMule or kazaa or some file sharing application will do it.

For eMule you'll need to set up port forwarding correctly and share
a few files. The indication that you're correctly connected is that
the picture of the globe in the botom right of the eMule app will
have 2 green arrows. There is an 'IRC' chat room option in eMule
where you can ask for help.

Maybe Kazaa is easier to set up.

THere is also 'bit torrent' download a bit torrent client and
download the little torrent files then run them and they'll open in
the BT client and start downloading

Not to mention the flawed logic anymore - but here you are telling someone
who is obviously not "100% computer literate" to go ahead and set up P2P on
their system and start grabbing things. They are more likely to make their
issues WORSE than better. The security implications of that alone boggles
the mind.

All you didn't do was offer to send them *your special copy* that will make
everything all better.. *evil grin*

 

[ktrimble]

Since Dell does not ship the XP operating system anmore, how can I download a
copy? Currently on XP SP2. May have to reload the system due to downloading
file issues.

I called Dell and they shipped me my disk in 48 hours at no charge for
my new laptop.

Keith

 

[Guest]

Keith,

Thanks! I will give Dell a call.

I called Dell and they shipped me my disk in 48 hours at no charge for
my new laptop.

Keith

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Wrong again.
Will you also personally guarantee to the OP that someone has not
deliberately corrupted the files before download?
Will you personally guarantee the safety of any computer such a "dodgy" copy
is installed.
By the words you yourself use, you seem to lack the confidence in what you
suggest.

None of the sites you mentioned are a legal source at all.
Microsoft is the only legal download source as previously mentioned.

The better answer is for the OP to contact Dell and/or check the
documentation for Dell provided recovery procedures BEFORE trying your act
of desperation which would most likely destroy any recovery partition that
may be provided.

 

[q_q_anonymous]

hahahahahah
HAHAHAHAAH
BAHAhAHAAHAHAA *choke, sputter*

Wow - where'd you get that?

A techie lawyer that also works in the field of software copyright.
He said it's all about the Paper, the license.

Not to mention the flawed logic anymore - but here you are telling someone
who is obviously not "100% computer literate" to go ahead and set up P2P on
their system and start grabbing things. They are more likely to make their
issues WORSE than better. The security implications of that alone boggles
the mind.

I wouldn't hide things on the basis that the person is not smart enough
to learn. Stunting his knowledge. Perhaps I should've mentioned the
risks though. e.g. spyware and viruses- incase he hasn't heard of
those!

The guy plans on installing windows from a CD. If he wants to be
capable of that then doesn't that indicate that he wouldn't want to
stunt his knowledge at such an early point. I'd have thought he
aspires to be computer literate enough to have the ability to do the
things I suggested. And I dont' think that the things I suggested
require more ability than he is capable of or even that they acquire
much more skill than the skill he has now.

 

[Shenan Stanley]

you have a license. AFAIK it's legal to download a 'dodgy' copy as
long as it is licensed.

Wow - where'd you get that?

A techie lawyer that also works in the field of software copyright.
He said it's all about the Paper, the license.

While it is true - it is all about the license - giving advice to download
(your word) "dodgy" software is irresponsible - at best. Not to mention
that the person doing the download would not only have to know how to setup
the applications to obtain the "warez" version of the software, understand
the dangers of downloading things from such a site and having P2P on the
machine and what could possible come with that and how to keep themselves
protected - but they also need to know what TYPE of Windows XP CD to
download - as their Key and EULA is for one TYPE of XP - OEM, Upgrade,
Retail, MSDN, etc...

I wouldn't hide things on the basis that the person is not smart
enough to learn. Stunting his knowledge. Perhaps I should've
mentioned the risks though. e.g. spyware and viruses- incase he
hasn't heard of those!

The guy plans on installing windows from a CD. If he wants to be
capable of that then doesn't that indicate that he wouldn't want to
stunt his knowledge at such an early point. I'd have thought he
aspires to be computer literate enough to have the ability to do the
things I suggested. And I don't think that the things I suggested
require more ability than he is capable of or even that they acquire
much more skill than the skill he has now.

Never said the OP shouldn't learn - but - yes - you have obviously gone
beyond what the OP knows already - and you are leading them down a path that
is more likely to get them in more trouble at their skill level than less.

You assume that someone who is about to reinstall (not repair, not clean,
none of that) due to (their words) "downloading file issues" is ready to be
told, "Here - get one of these methods of downloading "questionable"
software shared out by anyone and their mother on any computer in the world
(infected/infested unknowns) and download a Windows XP CD to use in place of
yours."? Again - sounds irresponsible - at best - to me... Especially when
there is a responsible and 100% legitimate method by which the OP can
accomplish the task. (And has chosen to do so.)

 

[q_q_anonymous]

While it is true - it is all about the license - giving advice to download
(your word) "dodgy" software is irresponsible - at best. Not to mention
that the person doing the download would not only have to know how to setup
the applications to obtain the "warez" version of the software, understand
the dangers of downloading things from such a site and having P2P on the
machine and what could possible come with that and how to keep themselves
protected - but they also need to know what TYPE of Windows XP CD to
download - as their Key and EULA is for one TYPE of XP - OEM, Upgrade,
Retail, MSDN, etc...


Never said the OP shouldn't learn - but - yes - you have obviously gone
beyond what the OP knows already - and you are leading them down a path that
is more likely to get them in more trouble at their skill level than less.
You assume that someone who is about to reinstall (not repair, not clean,
none of that) due to (their words) "downloading file issues" is ready to be
told, "Here - get one of these methods of downloading "questionable"
software shared out by anyone and their mother on any computer in the world
(infected/infested unknowns) and download a Windows XP CD to use in place of
yours."? Again - sounds irresponsible - at best - to me... Especially when
there is a responsible and 100% legitimate method by which the OP can
accomplish the task. (And has chosen to do so.)

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Well, his question suggested that he had some problem getting it from
Dell.
I wouldn't treat people like fools unless they show evidence of it.
(though when that is the case, I have been known to help them, albeit
ripping their heads off in the process) I know I wouldn't want to be
treated like a fool unnecessarily. But it turns out that he really
hadn't considered phoning Dell.

The way I see it. Computer newsgroups on Usenet are first and foremost
a knowledge base. I guess my post was geared more towards a technical
person, that is happy to further his knowledge.

If the OP feels insulted by me, he can take solace from the fact that I
insult a lot of people.