I need to reinstall operating system but i lose my CD writer software, what should i do.?

Question

I face some problems reinstalling operating system. pls advise.
1 I lose my cd writer software, what should i do? or reinstallation does not require this cd?

2 I lose also my Window XP software too, the repair man said Microsoft allow them to sell windows xp to new purchase of PC " only" which means I can't get it from him even i want to "buy" it , they don't sell! ( what is this? is it true? what kind of policy is this? so does this apply I throw my existing well working pc away as i couldn't get an operating system and pay extra money just because I can't get an opearting software?) I think what he says is funny but what can i do to slove the problem?

3how do i check by myself my pc processor, memory, hard disk and display information?

thankyou.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

1) You do not need to have burner software on your PC to reinstall Windows. Simple place the XP CD in the CD drive and reboot the computer. It will automatically load the Windows setup from the CD. It is designed to load without having to have Windows, burner software, or anything else on your computer.

2) If you have lost your XP CD, ask around your friends. You can use anyone's CD as long as you have your own key code. It is normally on a sticker on your PC. It is also possible that if the computer shop is a "repair only", and does not sell software that they would not have copies for sale. Very common. You can buy a copy of XP at any electronic store (Best Buy, etc) or most Walmarts.

3) To check your system, right click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. It will list the processor and among of memory in the window that appears. To see the size of your hard drive, right click on the hard drive (c:) and go into Properties.

Answer 3

1. Whatever manufactor wrote the CD writer, go to thier website and contact them.

2. That's alot of questions. Just re-install you Windows XP and use the CD-Key that is on the side label of your PC.

3. Right click on the My Computer tab in the Start Menu. Then click Properties.

John
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Answer 4

If you lose the cd writer software but you know the what type was it go to the inernet and find a software there !

Answer 5

Are you still covered under warranty call them and see if they will resend you another disk.

If not you may have to repurchase it.

Right click on start menu
CLick explore
click on c drive
right click and pick properties
Your information will pop up under the general tab.

Answer 6

1. you can download and use CD Burner XP for free: http://www.cdburnerxp.se/

3. go to Start > Run > msinfo32 and it will list all your Windows XP setup.

Answer 7

no need create the host, U can backup Ur system by using dis steps. start pgrms-> accessories-> system tools-> backup.. Depends upon ur wish.. u can take the backup.. and u can restore the backup in another windows xp.. But don't forget to run the latest trial version antivirus and scan your system perfectly..