When I got my computer it came with windows xp preinstalled, but no disks for it. Months later I found out that windows would let me create a set of reinstall disks, but only once.
Now my son has a computer with the same deal - no disks, and I can't remember where to go within windows to create the disks. Can anyone help?
Thanks :)
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I finally found it, it's a part of the ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery program which came with my computer. My son's computer doesn't have the same program though, so does anyone know how we can make a windows xp disk for him? His computer has become a bit clogged up and it's time for a clean start..
Thanks :)
There isn't really a way to accomplish this. Well, there are, but none of them are legal. I would have to say that the easiest way to accomplish it is to borrow a friends install disk, and use your own license key.
Regards, Death
Thanks for that, I did find some methods by googling in the end, but they required you to have an i386 folder directly in the c drive, which my son's computer doesn't have.
Do you know if I can use any xp home install disk with my license key for xp home?
Thanks :)
If I'm not mistaken the method you're talking about is considerably outdated. You should be able to, especially if they are the same brand.
Regardless, always remember to make a backup first.
Thanks, Death
That was quick..thanks!
Off to find out about backups...
No problem, and this may help you.
Very helpful thanks, now just need to find a friend with a cd.
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