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    windows 2000 pro prob

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by rangerfan93, May 26, 2008.

  1. rangerfan93

    rangerfan93 Newbie

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    My computer needs to be restored. I just want to install 2k pro again but i dont have a cd. I have the valid 2k sticker on my pc. What to do?
     
    rangerfan93, May 26, 2008
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  2. jisaac

    jisaac Notebook Deity

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    if you don't have the cd you could either buy a replacement cd from your manufacturer, or if your laptop's too old, the only other thing you could do is download a w2k torrent, burn it to a cd, and then use that with the code on your license. This isn't exactly strictly legal but since you're using your own genuine license key, I don't think m$ would mind :)
     
    jisaac, May 26, 2008
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  3. talin

    talin Notebook Prophet

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    I don't recommend a torrent, as it could come with a virus preinstalled for you.
    Ebay might be a good choice if you can afford it. :)
     
    talin, May 26, 2008
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    yeah copies would be going for dirt cheap on ebay ( although this would still be more expensive than a torrent)
     
    jisaac, May 26, 2008
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    bigozone JellyRoll touring now

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    those wondeful chinese made illegal copies of software for sale on Ebay often have much worse stuff than the wost torrent IMO...

    later,
    bigO]
     
    bigozone, May 26, 2008
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    I agree that getting the CD from the manufacturer is the smartest move. HP still offers recovery disks for my old PC that used to run Win 98, so I would expect that Dell or Gateway would do the same esp. since Windows 2000 is most likely on a business system.
     
    booboo12, May 26, 2008
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    I have a compaq evo n600c. I dont know if the offer a restore cd and i dont know how much it would cost.
     
    rangerfan93, May 26, 2008
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    booboo12, May 26, 2008
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