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Where can I download Microsoft Windows 2000 (OS)?

Hello, I have some workstation running Windows 2000 and I have lost the CD. Does anybody know where can I download an ISO image of the CD?

Any help will be appreciated!!!!!

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I don't think that you can legally unless you have a current volume license subscription.
@willettmeister:

Wait ... what???  Microsoft really does still make it available?   o_O
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ZJuanS,

Your legal options are:
1.  locate your lost CDs
2.  Contact the vendor who sold the PC and request a replacement (they MAY provide one for a minimal fee)
3.  Contact Microsoft and see if they have any way of obtaining a replacement CD for your system
4.  Look on e-bay for sales of 2000 software (TECHNICALLY, all software sold on e-bay SHOULD be legit, REALITY may be very different, however, since it is possible to obtain a legal copy through e-bay it is a valid answer).
5.  If you have an appropriate volume license, you may be able to download a copy from Microsoft through your volume license agreement.

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I think I may not be able to find the original CD.

My boss claims that he put a copy of the CD on our network as we do with other OS.  I have burned the files that we have on that network folder. When I put the CD in the CD room and try to boot the pc from it, it does not work. I have tried in different pcs and it does not work either. I noticed that I does work when I am log on in windows.
I am afraid of starting the reinstalation from inside windows since it is obvious that the cd is missing something..

Anyways, If I dont find a quick solotuion, I will try to purchase some XP licenses since Win 2000 it not even supported by Microsoft anymore..

THANKS for your ASSISTANCE!!!!!!

JS
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Hey Leew,

Thanks!! I have created the bootable cd using nLite. It is working now...

Also, thanks everybody for your assistance. I really apreciate it!!!!!!

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Thanks again for your assistance!!

JS