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    Windows CD?

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by FPS_Sean, Jun 2, 2006.

  1. FPS_Sean

    FPS_Sean Notebook Consultant

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    srry if this is a repost.
    But if u buy a Acer laptop, how do u get a hold of that WindowsXP CD...

    thanks!
     
    FPS_Sean, Jun 2, 2006
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    NetBrakr Notebook Deity

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    If you bought your laptop with a backup windows XP CD, it should came with it. However, if your laptop came with RESTORE CD, you need to purchase the XP CD separate.

    JC
     
    NetBrakr, Jun 2, 2006
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  3. Drio

    Drio Notebook Geek

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    Acer does not provide a Windows XP CD as Microsoft would expect them to do (just like many other suppliers).
    They only provide a restore partition (on your HD) and a system CD plus 2 Restore CDs containing an image of a pre-installed Windows.

    However, you can create your own Windows CD from this
    Search www.notebookforums.com for a thread on this by DaveLessNau.

    Cheers

    Drio
     
    Drio, Jun 2, 2006
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    FPS_Sean Notebook Consultant

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    Yes, so im allowed to get the /WXPLICENSE.ock or whatever file(s) they are and make my own windowsxp cd?
     
    FPS_Sean, Jun 2, 2006
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