I recently found a used PC on eBay. It has everything I need, but the seller states that he scrubbed the HD and has no OS installed. The computer has a Windows XP Pro COA attached to the case. Is there a way to legitimately get a recovery disk without buying a new OS?
2007-01-24 21:52:52 · 4 answers · asked by Kari 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
If the PC has a Certificate of Authenticity [COA] number [and you state it does] then you can install that version, and when prompted to activate, elect activate by telephone, then call Microsoft for the Activation code [using that COA].
2007-01-24 22:02:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you know someone that has XP, you can burn a copy of their CD, then use your COA number when you install.
2007-01-25 07:24:06 · answer #2 · answered by davidinark 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes...most flea mkts techies will make you a hack copy for alot less than the price of a new one. As long as the license is valid and activates its good.
2007-01-25 05:57:42 · answer #3 · answered by koalatcomics 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
just go to www.piratebay.org and download windows XP Pro... $free.99 my friend...
2007-01-25 05:57:29 · answer #4 · answered by MJ" 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋