No Windows XP disk

[Guest]

When I bought my computer 3 years ago, it came with Windows XP Home edition
all ready installed. The key number is on a sticker on the PC case but there
was no Windows CD included in the box.

I'm buying a new computer and when it comes, I want to do a clean install on
my old one. It has become a bit of a mess over the past years. Can I do this
without the Windows CD? If I need the CD, how can I get my hands on it?

Also, I can use the transferr wizzard to move my email settings etc. right?

Thanks,

lostnfound551

 

[Bert Kinney]

Hi,

The old system should have a least come with a restore disk. You will
have to contact the manufacturer of the system for a disk. What is the
make and model of the system?

If the new system has WinXP Home also you could try using it for the
clean install on the old system using the product key for that system.

FAST will transfer Outlook Express email.
File & Settings Transfer Wizard: http://aumha.org/win5/a/fast.php

 

[Guest]

Thanks Bert,

The PC is an IBM NetVista model 2257-82U. I don't suppose you could help
direct me to the fastest way of getting this disc. I get SO lost chasing
links. (you can probably tell that I'm a middle aged guy who wasn't brough up
with computers)

I already have the FAST program installed. It doesn't look like it will be
too difficult to use....

Hi,

The old system should have a least come with a restore disk. You will
have to contact the manufacturer of the system for a disk. What is the
make and model of the system?

If the new system has WinXP Home also you could try using it for the
clean install on the old system using the product key for that system.

FAST will transfer Outlook Express email.
File & Settings Transfer Wizard: http://aumha.org/win5/a/fast.php

--
Regards,
Bert Kinney [MS-MVP DTS]
http://dts-l.org/

When I bought my computer 3 years ago, it came with
Windows XP Home edition all ready installed. The key
number is on a sticker on the PC case but there was no
Windows CD included in the box.

I'm buying a new computer and when it comes, I want to do
a clean install on my old one. It has become a bit of a
mess over the past years. Can I do this without the
Windows CD? If I need the CD, how can I get my hands on
it?

Also, I can use the transferr wizzard to move my email
settings etc. right?

Thanks,

lostnfound551

 

[Bert Kinney]

Hi,

Use the first link for the support phone number to request a
replacement recovery disk that should have shipped with the system.
The second link has more information on your particular system.

IBM Personal computing support - Model support information - Aptiva
2270 / NetVista 2276
http://www-306.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-41574

IBM Personal computing support - Overview (United States and Canada) -
NetVista 2257
http://www-306.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-41035

--
Regards,
Bert Kinney [MS-MVP DTS]
http://dts-l.org/

Thanks Bert,

The PC is an IBM NetVista model 2257-82U. I don't suppose
you could help direct me to the fastest way of getting
this disc. I get SO lost chasing links. (you can probably
tell that I'm a middle aged guy who wasn't brough up with
computers)

I already have the FAST program installed. It doesn't
look like it will be too difficult to use....

Hi,

The old system should have a least come with a restore
disk. You will have to contact the manufacturer of the
system for a disk. What is the make and model of the
system?

If the new system has WinXP Home also you could try
using it for the clean install on the old system using
the product key for that system.

FAST will transfer Outlook Express email.
File & Settings Transfer Wizard:
http://aumha.org/win5/a/fast.php

--
Regards,
Bert Kinney [MS-MVP DTS]
http://dts-l.org/

When I bought my computer 3 years ago, it came with
Windows XP Home edition all ready installed. The key
number is on a sticker on the PC case but there was no
Windows CD included in the box.

I'm buying a new computer and when it comes, I want to
do a clean install on my old one. It has become a bit
of a mess over the past years. Can I do this without the
Windows CD? If I need the CD, how can I get my hands on it?

Also, I can use the transferr wizzard to move my email
settings etc. right?

Thanks,

lostnfound551

 

[boss]

Click here anf follow the directions for system recovery.

http://www-306.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-4UFUYK



"Bert Kinney" <[email protected]

g> wrote in message news:[email protected]...

Hi,

Use the first link for the support phone number to request a replacement
recovery disk that should have shipped with the system. The second link
has more information on your particular system.

IBM Personal computing support - Model support information - Aptiva 2270 /
NetVista 2276
http://www-306.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-41574

IBM Personal computing support - Overview (United States and Canada) -
NetVista 2257
http://www-306.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-41035

--
Regards,
Bert Kinney [MS-MVP DTS]
http://dts-l.org/

Thanks Bert,

The PC is an IBM NetVista model 2257-82U. I don't suppose
you could help direct me to the fastest way of getting
this disc. I get SO lost chasing links. (you can probably
tell that I'm a middle aged guy who wasn't brough up with
computers)

I already have the FAST program installed. It doesn't
look like it will be too difficult to use....

Hi,

The old system should have a least come with a restore
disk. You will have to contact the manufacturer of the
system for a disk. What is the make and model of the
system?

If the new system has WinXP Home also you could try
using it for the clean install on the old system using
the product key for that system.

FAST will transfer Outlook Express email.
File & Settings Transfer Wizard:
http://aumha.org/win5/a/fast.php

--
Regards,
Bert Kinney [MS-MVP DTS]
http://dts-l.org/

lostnfound551 wrote:
When I bought my computer 3 years ago, it came with
Windows XP Home edition all ready installed. The key
number is on a sticker on the PC case but there was no
Windows CD included in the box.

I'm buying a new computer and when it comes, I want to
do a clean install on my old one. It has become a bit
of a mess over the past years. Can I do this without the
Windows CD? If I need the CD, how can I get my hands on it?

Also, I can use the transferr wizzard to move my email
settings etc. right?

Thanks,

lostnfound551

 

[Bert Kinney]

Good point Boss. I never thought of that.

--
Regards,
Bert Kinney [MS-MVP DTS]
http://dts-l.org/

Click here anf follow the directions for system recovery.

http://www-306.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-4UFUYK



"Bert Kinney" <[email protected]

g> wrote in message

Hi,

Use the first link for the support phone number to
request a replacement recovery disk that should have
shipped with the system. The second link has more
information on your particular system. IBM Personal computing
support - Model support
information - Aptiva 2270 / NetVista 2276
http://www-306.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-41574

IBM Personal computing support - Overview (United States
and Canada) - NetVista 2257
http://www-306.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-41035

--
Regards,
Bert Kinney [MS-MVP DTS]
http://dts-l.org/

Thanks Bert,

The PC is an IBM NetVista model 2257-82U. I don't
suppose you could help direct me to the fastest way of
getting this disc. I get SO lost chasing links. (you
can probably tell that I'm a middle aged guy who wasn't
brough up with computers)

I already have the FAST program installed. It doesn't
look like it will be too difficult to use....

:

Hi,

The old system should have a least come with a restore
disk. You will have to contact the manufacturer of the
system for a disk. What is the make and model of the
system?

If the new system has WinXP Home also you could try
using it for the clean install on the old system using
the product key for that system.

FAST will transfer Outlook Express email.
File & Settings Transfer Wizard:
http://aumha.org/win5/a/fast.php

--
Regards,
Bert Kinney [MS-MVP DTS]
http://dts-l.org/

lostnfound551 wrote:
When I bought my computer 3 years ago, it came with
Windows XP Home edition all ready installed. The key
number is on a sticker on the PC case but there was no
Windows CD included in the box.

I'm buying a new computer and when it comes, I want to
do a clean install on my old one. It has become a bit
of a mess over the past years. Can I do this without
the Windows CD? If I need the CD, how can I get my
hands on it? Also, I can use the transferr wizzard to move my
email
settings etc. right?

Thanks,

lostnfound551