Missing Disks and Reloading Windows

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I had to do a reload of Windows on my laptop. I couldn't find the disks, and
used a copy of XP from another of my laptops. The registration process
caught this, and has made my copied version of Windows unworkable. I know
Microsoft does this to avoid piracy or theft, but I do have the serial
numbers for the original version on the lable under the laptop.

Does anyone know what my options are to get a fresh copy of Windows (it was
XP Professional 1) since I do have the original serial number? I hope the
policy does not require me to purchase a new copy of Windows - I already had
a legitimate version before I had to reload the OS.

Please help and thank you!!

petercharland(remove)@yahoo.com

 

[Mike Brannigan [MSFT]]

"petercharland(remove)@yahoo.com"

I had to do a reload of Windows on my laptop. I couldn't find the disks,
and
used a copy of XP from another of my laptops. The registration process
caught this, and has made my copied version of Windows unworkable. I know
Microsoft does this to avoid piracy or theft, but I do have the serial
numbers for the original version on the lable under the laptop.

Does anyone know what my options are to get a fresh copy of Windows (it
was
XP Professional 1) since I do have the original serial number? I hope
the
policy does not require me to purchase a new copy of Windows - I already
had
a legitimate version before I had to reload the OS.

Please help and thank you!!

Contact the Laptop OEM only they can resupply you with the correct install
CD for their hardware.

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Regards,

Mike
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