XP reformat without original cd's. Possible without illegal keys etc?
 

I really need to reformat my old laptop and start fresh, but I lost the cd's. I really don't want to use any illegal keys etc as I realized I may need to use this thing for work now and then and don't want to risk being sued for something so stupid (we've been sued before)

I'm told any cd will work and I just need my original key to be legit. Is there any way to get my original key off the laptop before I start?

If not then I'm sure any of the installs my friends offered will work, just hate to take a legit install and wipe it for a 'pirated' one.

I'm obviously not that computer savy so be gentle lol.

Re: XP reformat without original cd's. Possible without illegal keys etc?
 

Is there a sticker with the key on the bottom of your laptop or in the battery compartment?

Re: XP reformat without original cd's. Possible without illegal keys etc?
 

is there not as key on the "XP sticker" on the bottom of the laptop?? Ifr not I have a copy that has no validation....

Re: XP reformat without original cd's. Possible without illegal keys etc?
 

i got a sticker on the bottom. Is that all I need?

Damn not bad thanks.

Re: XP reformat without original cd's. Possible without illegal keys etc?
 

Install ubuntu and be done with it. BTW why do you want to reformat it any wyas?

Re: XP reformat without original cd's. Possible without illegal keys etc?
 

http://www.utorrent.com/
+
http://thepiratebay.org search tinyxp experience

Burn to DVD or blue-ray for a really fast install

Newbies use option 1 maybe 5.
My favorites are 7 & 5.



Lotaa stripped versions of vista around now too, but like all OS downloads. Its strongly advised to read comments to see which suck.

Re: XP reformat without original cd's. Possible without illegal keys etc?
 

If it has the PID on it ya mang, youre good to go

Just like NSXboys mom.

Re: XP reformat without original cd's. Possible without illegal keys etc?
 

This is how I get fresh CD keys from school computers. Works awesome. Just download it and run it. It will show the key for windows and office if you got that installed too.

http://www.brothersoft.com/magical-j...er-155729.html

Re: XP reformat without original cd's. Possible without illegal keys etc?
 

Forgot to add, make sure you get/download the XP cd of the same version and service pack because that's the only way your key will work.
It's perfectly legal to download a windows disk and use your legit key.

Re: XP reformat without original cd's. Possible without illegal keys etc?
 

microsoft could give a ---- about who burns their software, it's the keys that you pay for when you buy a game or a program/OS.



and tim, your key will be 25 characters, it it doesn't look as followed, it's not it xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx