Isn't XP activated so it will only work on the machine its installed on and can't be shared around? If this is the case you may have to buy a new one. James ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nick Tomlinson" <nickandkathryntomlinson@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx; Sent: Fri, 16 Dec 2005 16:03:09 +0000 (GMT) Subject: Re: [doc] Another problem! (off subject) XP Home or Professional? From being a network administrator as well as automation programmer/ comissioner, I have all versions of windows on CD (apart from 64bit ones) if you have the original serial number. The license sticker on the PC should tell you which one you have. If you have a branded PC like Dell, Compaq, HP etc then the disc you get is a "factory installed" CD which is a pre-installation of the PC with all drivers/ software on etc. You can download the media again (using a friends computer) as long as you have the Asset Tag or Serial number. This would include any bundled software like MS Works/ Office etc. If your PC is a home made one and you don't have a serial number then you need a replacement copy, for a legit copy ask Paul Birks. If you are installing from scratch do a low level format on the hard disk first to remove all trace of any files the previous owner may have had on there. You can't be too careful these days. NickT deloreandeloreandmc <alex@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: Thanks to everyone whop gave advice on my Nokia 8310. My home computer is not working, i uninstalled Windows XP because it was running really slow, but i havent got the disk to reinstall it because i got the PC second hand :( If anybody can lend me the installation disk for Windows XP, id be very happy :) can pay about £10 Alex P.s. im having to use the computer at the library by the way. DOC UK Website: www.deloreans.co.uk Unsubscribe: doc-uk-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ** Unless otherwise stated, all messages posted to the group are assumed public and may be printed in the club magazine ** Yahoo! Groups Links --------------------------------- To help you stay safe and secure online, we've developed the all new Yahoo! Security Centre. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] DOC UK Website: www.deloreans.co.uk Unsubscribe: doc-uk-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ** Unless otherwise stated, all messages posted to the group are assumed public and may be printed in the club magazine ** Yahoo! Groups Links __________ NOD32 1.1326 (20051216) Information __________ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Get fast access to your favorite Yahoo! Groups. Make Yahoo! your home page http://us.click.yahoo.com/dpRU5A/wUILAA/yQLSAA/HliolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> DOC UK Website: www.deloreans.co.uk Unsubscribe: doc-uk-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ** Unless otherwise stated, all messages posted to the group are assumed public and may be printed in the club magazine ** Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/doc-uk/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: doc-uk-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/