You can use any CD you like AS LONG AS it is the same version as yours was.
I.e. if yours was OEM, then you MUST use an OEM disk. If it was Retail, then
you MUST use a Retail disk.
In addition to what Gordon said, your Windows install key should be on a
hologram sticker attached to your computer.
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i check some disks but not successfully i buy this disk 3 years ago and used on my pc i think my disk is retail because it is holographic CD but i can not find another retail cd hear .how can i do ?can i download from anywhere?
No, but you can probably borrow one. If your PC has the COA sticker with
the install key on it, your install is an OEM version. With Retail
versions, the key is on the folder that the CD comes in.
Google for free programs that will locate the product key on your computer.
Then once you recover that key, write it down somewhere.
PS: The Product Key is in your computer in XP.
My CD player is broken and I can't get it fixed soon. Is there a way to
download the XP update 'Windows XP SP3 Pack' without the Micosoft Office 2002
CD. Also how do I get access to 'WORDRET. MSI'. It seems that this device can
be used to download SP3. Can anyone help?
My CD player is broken and I can't get it fixed soon. Is there a way to
download the XP update 'Windows XP SP3 Pack' without the Micosoft Office 2002
CD.
Office 2002 is not needed to download XP SP3. Where in the heck did
you get the idea that it is???
Have you tried running Windows Update? That is the best way.
If you'd rather download it and install it without using WU, then you
will get stuck with the huge file that contains anything/everything
possible, not just what you need. It's here:
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