XP Pro SP2 Upgrade Options

[Roger]

I'm in a strange position. I have a system built by a builder with XP pro &
SP2. However, I have no disks nor is there a partition or files that I know
of with the O/S files.
I have no problem buying an operating system, but can I get XP Pro /SP2
without having to format the hard drive before installation ?? How about
activation. Will I have to reactivate the software ?? TIA

 

[Juan Perez]

Hi:

If you have a copy of Win XP Pro SP2, I highly recomend that you have a
media CD for it. Firstable I would check the validity of the installed copy
you have.

http://www.microsoft.com/resources/howtotell/en/default.mspx

http://www.microsoft.com/resources/howtotell/ww/windows/default.mspx


If you have been charged for it, you should ask for the original media used.
Some manufacturar charge an amount for it like Dell that offer you as an
option, what it is call a recovery CD or DVD. HP normaly use to give a copy
in their machine.

I you machine you should have a still called COA

http://www.microsoft.com/resources/howtotell/en/coa.mspx

If you get a new copy for windows, you also get a key numeber, but you do
not have to re install it otherwise, it is not a legitimate one.