Is it legal to download an ISO of XP? If so, where can I find one?
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zomg, it IS legal and you can download it straight from Microsoft. 
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...CE-B5FB-4488-8C50-FE22559D164E&displaylang=en
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...CE-B5FB-4488-8C50-FE22559D164E&displaylang=en
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zomg, it IS legal and you can download it straight from Microsoft.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...CE-B5FB-4488-8C50-FE22559D164E&displaylang=en
OMGNOTHATISJUSTASERVICEPACKDISKNOTTHEOS!!!!
I dont think he OEM serial number will work with a MSDN disk
you cant discuss the downloading of illegal torrents, but i cant see a problem with legal downloads
The service pack is 544MB?Surely not?
It contains all previous updates as well (I'm assuming SP1 and SP2 and everything inbetween) as SP3.
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Yup the .iso dl size is 554MB for xpsp3
The download directly was oriignally 316mb I think, might not have included the previous stuff.
The download directly was oriignally 316mb I think, might not have included the previous stuff.
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You could order the disc of XP 3 from MS at one time, because I got one. But i don't remember where on the MS home page, the link is.
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How to Replace Lost, Broken, or Missing Microsoft Software or Hardware
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326246
EDIT: Not talking abour piracy here, you may want to try over at 'my digital life'. Google it.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326246
EDIT: Not talking abour piracy here, you may want to try over at 'my digital life'. Google it.
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I've got an xpsp3 pro iso on my computer thats clean that i grabbed from msdn but my upload is absolute rubbish 
As far as I understand if you own a retail copy of Windows you can request a replacement disc directly from Microsoft, if so contact them via their website or phone customer services.
If you have an OEM license for Windows Microsoft will not give you a new CD, and it is up to the discretion of the original PC vender who supplied you with a copy in the first place. Normally they won't as OEM are cheap for a reason but it's worth asking
Get yourself a copy of Windows 7 home premium its cheap enough or get the upgrade version and you can upgrade you existing Xp installation.
If you have an OEM license for Windows Microsoft will not give you a new CD, and it is up to the discretion of the original PC vender who supplied you with a copy in the first place. Normally they won't as OEM are cheap for a reason but it's worth asking
Get yourself a copy of Windows 7 home premium its cheap enough or get the upgrade version and you can upgrade you existing Xp installation.
Getting an upgrade to Windows 7 is the way to go if you must buy a disk Naturally your puter must be up to to specsAs far as I understand if you own a retail copy of Windows you can request a replacement disc directly from Microsoft, if so contact them via their website or phone customer services.
If you have an OEM license for Windows Microsoft will not give you a new CD, and it is up to the discretion of the original PC vender who supplied you with a copy in the first place. Normally they won't as OEM are cheap for a reason but it's worth asking
Get yourself a copy of Windows 7 home premium its cheap enough or get the upgrade version and you can upgrade you existing Xp installation.
What version of XP do you have What make of puter?
If you have an OEM license for Windows Microsoft will not give you a new CD, and it is up to the discretion of the original PC vender who supplied you with a copy in the first place. Normally they won't as OEM are cheap for a reason but it's worth asking
Incorrect, I've obtained replacement OEM XP and Visa disks through the Microsoft replacement disk program
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