How do i get a copy of my installation disk?

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The manaufacturers of my pc did not supply me with a xp
setup disk. I would like to install another linux based OS
alongside my windows xp. However if a problem occurs my
manufacturer will charge me £40 to fix the problem.
Considering I legitametly own a copy of XP how do i get the
installation disk?
 
The manufacturer is the only source unless you want to pay full price.
Any other disks probably will not work with your Product Key.

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


The manaufacturers of my pc did not supply me with a xp
setup disk. I would like to install another linux based OS
alongside my windows xp. However if a problem occurs my
manufacturer will charge me £40 to fix the problem.
Considering I legitametly own a copy of XP how do i get the
installation disk?
 
Time computers say Microsoft stop providing windows setup
discs. Am I entitled to a copy from them because UK law
allows license owners to own a backup copy of any software
or copyrighted material for backup purposes?

If I format the OS partition and then install windows from
another disk will that work?
I have not still not activated my windows xp that was pre
installed.
 
If Time computers did not provide a CD, that is because their
customers do not need a CD.
They have to provide some way of restoring the computer.
Time may do it with a hidden partition.
Time may also have a way for you to make a recovery CD, but you need
to contact them for the options they provide.

Microsoft will not give or sell you a CD except at normal retail
price.

UK law may allow license owners to own a backup copy of any software
but that does not mean you are entitled to a copy.
That means you legally can make a copy at your own expense, no one has
to help or provide the copy. \

The Product Key on your computer will probably not work with another
CD.

Time computers is your only source.
If this is unacceptable, return the computer.

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


Time computers say Microsoft stop providing windows setup
discs. Am I entitled to a copy from them because UK law
allows license owners to own a backup copy of any software
or copyrighted material for backup purposes?

If I format the OS partition and then install windows from
another disk will that work?
I have not still not activated my windows xp that was pre
installed.
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