Corrupted XP Professional CD?

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I bought another HDD because my otherone completely died, and I went to
install a fresh copy of Windows, and there are around 4 files (that are
apparently vital) that cannot be read. I cleaned the CD very well, and still
they cannot be read. I have no other Windows CD's.

Is the CD bad? If so, is there a way I can get a replacement CD?

THanks for any advice,

Goodday!
 
Pizzon said:
I bought another HDD because my otherone completely died, and I went to
install a fresh copy of Windows, and there are around 4 files (that are
apparently vital) that cannot be read. I cleaned the CD very well, and
still
they cannot be read. I have no other Windows CD's.

Is the CD bad? If so, is there a way I can get a replacement CD?

THanks for any advice,

Goodday!
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Not having access to your CD means I can't tell you if it is bad, but have
you tried a different CD reader? Or copying the CD and running that? Contact
MS for a replacement CD.
 
Pizzon said:
I bought another HDD because my otherone completely died, and I
went to install a fresh copy of Windows, and there are around 4
files (that are apparently vital) that cannot be read. I cleaned
the CD very well, and still they cannot be read. I have no other
Windows CD's.

Is the CD bad? If so, is there a way I can get a replacement CD?
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Have a different CD Drive you can use (even if you have to temporarily steal
it from another computer)?

How to Replace Lost, Broken, or Missing Microsoft Software or Hardware
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326246
 
Pizzon said:
I bought another HDD because my otherone completely died, and I went to
install a fresh copy of Windows, and there are around 4 files (that are
apparently vital) that cannot be read. I cleaned the CD very well, and still
they cannot be read. I have no other Windows CD's.

Is the CD bad? If so, is there a way I can get a replacement CD?

THanks for any advice,

Goodday!
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If it's an OEM version you'll need to contact the vendor from whom you
purchased it for possible replacement.
 
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