Making a backup copy of WinXP or replacing a lost/damaged disk.

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Is it possible to make a useable backup copy of the WinXP CD or is
there some copy protection that prevents this?

Also, what is the procedure to replace a damaged or lost copy of a
WinXP CD?

In advance, thanks!
 
Backup is easy. There is no copy protection [yet] but I won't be
surprised if one comes out with Vista considering Sony has already tried
it once for its music CDs!

I use ROXIO to copy the CDs and keep them next to my computer. The
originals go back in the box and filed away safely!

hth
 
Hi ... Also to add , You can only use the exact version type that you have ,
for instance >> Windows xp home retail with a retail version , OEM version
with a OEM version >>> ( this also means brand name ones too ) , Upgrade
version with a Upgrade version , This also apply with Windows xp pro retail
with a retail and so on so on , get the picture ? ...
 
Technically not if you know something about setupp.ini file that resides
in i386 folder of CD. You can change the type of CD you have quite
easily!
 
Windom said:
Is it possible to make a useable backup copy of the WinXP CD or is
there some copy protection that prevents this?
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Yes, it's possible.

Also, what is the procedure to replace a damaged or lost copy of a
WinXP CD?
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If it was a retail license and you have proof of purchase:

How to Replace Lost, Broken, or Missing Microsoft Software or Hardware
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;326246

If it was an OEM license, you should contact the computer's
manufacturer.


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Thanks so much for all the responses. Since my CD is an OEM full
version that I purchased with other hardware components, I think I'll
just make a backup copy so I won't have to worry about replacing it
through Microsoft.

Have a safe and happy holiday!

Windom
 
Windom said:
Thanks so much for all the responses. Since my CD is an OEM full
version that I purchased with other hardware components, I think I'll
just make a backup copy so I won't have to worry about replacing it
through Microsoft.

Have a safe and happy holiday!
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You're very welcome, Windom. You're a smart person to make backup
copies. But don't - as another poster suggested - leave them sitting by
your computer! If you have a fire (insert-name-of-favorite-deity-here
forbid that happens), it won't do you any good to have your backups
there. Put them in a fireproof filing cabinet, somewhere off-site, or
at least in another part of the house from the computer.

Malke
 
Windom said:
Thanks so much for all the responses. Since my CD is an OEM full
version that I purchased with other hardware components, I think I'll
just make a backup copy so I won't have to worry about replacing it
through Microsoft.

Have a safe and happy holiday!

Windom
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After you've made the copy, just verify that it DOES boot. If you just
copy the files, it may well not do so.

And yes, offsite storage of a backup copy set is a good idea, since anything
physically with your computer faces similar risks.

HTH
-pk
 
Windom said:
Thanks so much for all the responses. Since my CD is an OEM full
version that I purchased with other hardware components, I think I'll
just make a backup copy so I won't have to worry about replacing it
through Microsoft.

Have a safe and happy holiday!

Windom
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If the version is OEM you have to go back to the original vendor to get
a replacement, not MS.
 
Windom said:
*Is it possible to make a useable backup copy of the WinXP CD or is
there some copy protection that prevents this?

Also, what is the procedure to replace a damaged or lost copy of a
WinXP CD?

In advance, thanks! *
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CloneCD v.4 or 5 will work too.
 
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