Ok... I have a HP Pavilion a305w. It came with Windows XP Home Edition. Being without a Recovery Console, my main computer is not gonna be able to be used until I am able to reinstall windows. I went to the HP site and there are no files there as far as I can find (if you find something, please let me know), and I went to the Microsoft site and I only find service packs to download. How can I reinstall windows on my machine without the disks? I know how to reformat and reinstall WITH the disks... I just need to know if there is a way I can make my own. I really don't want to pay 100 dollars for software that I already own. Seems crappy. Not to mention I don't have the money anyway.
2006-06-29 23:13:09 · 7 answers · asked by princess.jessy 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
I bought it from WalMart and it was a few years ago (maybe 2?). So I'm pretty sure any warranty it had is probably expired.
2006-06-29 23:18:10 · update #1
I have my own registration code; it's on a sticker on my computer, so no problem there. I just need to know where to download it. :) Thanks everyone for the answers so far.
2006-06-29 23:27:25 · update #2
Call the people you brought the computer from and have them fix it. They should have given you the CDs.
2006-06-29 23:16:04 · answer #1 · answered by DutchApplePie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many cities have computer clubs. Maybe you can contact them and borrow one. Also a lot of librarys have computer disks available for checkout. Last option would be to contact a computer repair store. All of them have restore disks for every version of windows. The may be willing to let you have a copy.
2006-06-30 06:19:49 · answer #2 · answered by mslider2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would be better off using someone's computer and (sorry this may be illegal) and use a p2p client server to download Windows XP. Try!
I downloaded Microsoft Office on Limewire..
Hey when we're low on finances turn to something free!
2006-06-30 06:16:27 · answer #3 · answered by MrSkagen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On some of the newer hp system, you have to burn your own recovery cd's. There might be a option in the start menu to do this.
2006-06-30 06:31:41 · answer #4 · answered by Brandon B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without disk impossible. You must have XP windows to INSTALL it.
2006-06-30 06:16:53 · answer #5 · answered by Joe_Young 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can download it or get a copy from a friend but you better have your own LEGIT cd Key
2006-06-30 06:19:01 · answer #6 · answered by OZoNE 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
found this on ebay might be handy for u > http://cgi.ebay.com/HP-PAVILION-BOOT-RECOVERY-CD-BONUS_W0QQitemZ280002448918QQihZ018QQcategoryZ67388QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem
2006-06-30 10:10:51 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋