scratched disk

[Guest]

I have somehow managed to corrupt my XP Pro Install CD. Is there a place or
website that I can download the OS with MY keycode or am I going to have to
buy a whole new OS? I didn't make a backup of the original ( I still have it
BTW), because i didn't want to take a chance with the copywrite protection
laws they have.

 

[Shenan Stanley]

I have somehow managed to corrupt my XP Pro Install CD. Is there a
place or website that I can download the OS with MY keycode or am I
going to have to buy a whole new OS? I didn't make a backup of the
original ( I still have it BTW), because i didn't want to take a
chance with the copywrite protection laws they have.

You are allowed to make backup copies of anything you own and have the
capability of doing so.

If it is retail...
How to Replace Lost, Broken, or Missing Microsoft Software or Hardware
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=326246

If it is OEM... You have to contact those that sold it/the computer to you.