Can Windows XP be reinstalled without the CD?

Question

I bought my computer from a highschool auction last year. My system is not running correctly, and I want to reinstall it to try to correct the problem, but I did not receive the CD. Also I am logged in as the administrator and it is telling me that I have limited access to different things, like the Windows Update sight. How do I log in as the administrator when I already am. This is really the main thing that is bothering me. I am the administrator and it tells me to contact the adminstrator. I thought computers were smart.

Answer 1

i think that is the problem you can get it off some torrent maybe or get a cd from a friend etc. or youre other choice would be to get ubuntu linux

Answer 2

Problems with xp ! I know it cannot be done for free or without a disc, if you go to a outside ilegal source or hacker. Microsoft has a way of killing it.
the real concern we should have is the position they have put everyone in, making programs that will not be serviced for a long time, How much money do they think people have to waste on all this BS. where are the lawyers out there?
We should all get together and take out a legal action against Microsoft, for using us for nothing more than testers with that stupid xp
windows 98 millennium or 2000 were far better and easier to understand, all xp offers is when you screw up all you must do is restore, but pac 1 pac 2 and all the other crap is just that, if i were you i would look for a homeboy repair shop like best buy or future shop electronics centre and ask if they will service your windows 98 computer because Microsoft has dropped any upgrades. it will cost you so much less and will be so easy to use, xp and anything from this point on is self serving, with what i have paid over the last 10 years i should own the company.

Answer 3

I trust what previous solutions have reported yet attainable purchase a replica of domicile windows XP domicile or domicile windows XP specialist from some supplies. try an information superhighway search for. interior the united kingdom, i'm quite particular both Aria and AUTdirect are nonetheless promoting criminal copies (with orders for factors/improvements) for about £70. in case you'll get lower back to whoever bought you the computer, they ought to have the domicile windows CD concept it would properly be said as a 'fix CD' or some thing like that. also go with the unique code that is going with it which must be on a sticky label connected to the computer.

Answer 4

u can try to download windows xp from
Allow me to suggest the following:

1) Scan your computer for spyware/malware using:
Ad-Aware
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/

2) Perform maintenance per this article:

Restore Your Computer's Performance with Windows XP http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/expert/northrup_restoreperf.mspx

3) Download, then install Service Pack 2. (Disable your antivirus program before installing)

Windows XP Service Pack 2 - Direct Download: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=049C9DBE-3B8E-4F30-8245-9E368D3CDB5A&displaylang=en

4) Visit the Windows Update web site for post SP2 critical updates.

5) Perform Step #2 again.

Answer 5

It can be properly installed only with a MS Windows XP installation CD from a genuine vendor.Ask your vendor for the same,surely he can arrange that for u.
Have a nice time.

Answer 6

Sounds like there is another admin account go to control pannel and look at the user accounts, also try looking at windows restore, (start, accessories, system tools, system restore) to restore the computer to an eairler date.

Answer 7

You must have the software unless when you installed it you copied the entire Cd's to your hard drive. If you did then you can reinstall from the hard drive.

Answer 8

they are only as smart as the person who installed the software. No, you need the CD to install windows.