If you did not receive a Windows XP installation CD, Product Key,
and all pertinent Windows XP documentation, a proper and legal
Windows XP license transfer did not occur. The only thing you
can do is purchase a "Full Version" of Windows XP and proceed
with a "Repair Install".
How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
[Courtesy of MS-MVP Michael Stevens]
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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/
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| when I start up my computer I get an error message that says that a windows startup file is missing or
corrupt and to insert my installation CD and press "r" to repair. I am unable to start in safe mode or
anything. Nothing I do gets me past this screen. The worst part is that I just bought this computer second
hand and I don't have the installation disk for the OS! Is there any hope for me to at least save my files?
Any and all help would be appreciated.
