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Can I Create an XP Recovery Disk with my product Key
I replaced my hard drive that crashed and I am getting an error message that my system is not completely installed. Is there a way to get an XP disc if I have my product key. The disk didn't come with my computer it was preinstalled. This way I could do a clean install of XP. Thanks for any help.
Of course the ideal method would be to simply call the OEM MFGR, and get a replacement.....
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Well the mfgr offers the recovery disc but not the XP install by itself. As far as the 1386 file. I am assuming it was on my original hard drive but not the new replacement one. As I would think it has nothing on it. Anyway, I do appreciate you responding to my question. Back to the drawing board I guess.
Well, if you get the recovery disc, you can restore it, and see if it is present, then make a plain install disc from it....Wont get the RD immediately though....
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I have the recovery discs that came with the computer (4). Can I get a plain install disc for XP off of that? If so, how?
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The reason I needed this was because of a problem I was having in another thread. But I have resolved tht and no longer need to create a cd. Although I understand about i1386 directory and appreciate web sites from Punky on where to go for knowledge on doing this. I will split the points between you because I will probably do this even though I am not in need of it now, just to have it JUST IN CASE. Thanks for all your help. You guys are Great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks, and good luck!!!
Is the I386 directory on the machine?
If so, then you can create a bootable XP CD to take your COA on the sticker....
Create a bootable XP CD from your I386
http://www.howtohaven.com/system/createwindowssetupdisk.shtml
I have tested on multiple occassions successfully....
Never tried this link though....
http://www.easydesksoftware.com/recovery.htm#XP