Need new disc

[CLay]

I bought windows XP Pro standalone. I originally had Me... good switch. My
computer is going south for the winter and its been a while since I've
cleaned it out and formatted it. I put my XP disk in and it is all scratched
up. It's a legit copy. Is there any way Microsoft can send me another one,
or let me download it with SP2?

 

[philo]

I bought windows XP Pro standalone. I originally had Me... good switch. My
computer is going south for the winter and its been a while since I've
cleaned it out and formatted it. I put my XP disk in and it is all scratched
up. It's a legit copy. Is there any way Microsoft can send me another one,
or let me download it with SP2?

Call Microsoft, they will get you a replacement

 

[Malke]

I bought windows XP Pro standalone. I originally had Me... good switch. My
computer is going south for the winter and its been a while since I've
cleaned it out and formatted it. I put my XP disk in and it is all scratched
up. It's a legit copy. Is there any way Microsoft can send me another one,
or let me download it with SP2?

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


Malke

 

[MAP]

I bought windows XP Pro standalone. I originally had Me... good
switch. My computer is going south for the winter and its been a
while since I've cleaned it out and formatted it. I put my XP disk
in and it is all scratched up. It's a legit copy. Is there any way
Microsoft can send me another one, or let me download it with SP2?

Now you know why one should make a copy of important disc's.

 

[Uncle Grumpy]

Now you know why one should make a copy of important disc's.

AND to keep all important discs (and copies) in sleeves or cases.

 

[Lil' Dave]

I bought windows XP Pro standalone. I originally had Me... good switch.
My
computer is going south for the winter and its been a while since I've
cleaned it out and formatted it. I put my XP disk in and it is all
scratched
up. It's a legit copy. Is there any way Microsoft can send me another
one,
or let me download it with SP2?

If the scratches are minor, and have not penetrated the substrate; a simple
warm water and dish detergent washing and rinsing may to the trick. Won't
wash away the blemishes, but may allow the CD to be read.

As noted earlier, make a copy if you get it working. Use the copy only.
Keep all your CDs in closed cases designed for them. Maintain a hand
written copy of all software keys in a spiral notebook. Maintain a hand
written copy of usernames/passwords in same spiral notebook. Keep the
spiral notebook away from prying eyes.
Dave