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Comment from Libbie on 2008-11-17

2008-11-17T22:09:09Z

You can buy a copy of Windows XP at most Staples stores for $99.

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Comment from ruppert on 2008-11-16

2008-11-17T03:25:08Z

ok wise guy, answer me this i have a product key and it came with my computer which i paid for and windows xp was installed in this computer which I PAID FOR. and now the crappy windows OS does not fuction. you are telling me that i have to pay for the same product twice? mind you i didnt get the copy of windows os cd with my compy. but i do have my key. all i need is the stupid download of the cd. I can burn my own.

Wise guy? Hey, I don't make the rules. You need to contact the place you got your computer from. To the best of my knowledge that's the only way to get a legal copy of the OS that should have come with your computer in the first place without paying for a new copy. And that's why I keep harping on people to insist on getting an install CD when they get a new computer.

- Leo
17-Nov-2008

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Comment from Jason on 2008-11-02

2008-11-03T02:09:12Z

What if someone was dumb and partitioned their hard drive, thus destroying the restore partition? I had a legitimate version of Windows XP and I have the activation key pasted on the side of the computer. Where can I download the software to activate with my legitimate license?

You'll have to contact the manufacturer of your computer.

- Leo
03-Nov-2008

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Comment from my name on 2008-10-28

2008-10-28T16:18:46Z

Seriously, the right thing to do, the legal thing to do, and the most problem-free thing to do is not to use Windows.

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Comment from j on 2008-10-07

2008-10-07T22:37:30Z

I'm sorry Leo, but your absolutely wrong...

Yes, there are illegal copies of XP out there. You can get one using www.isohunt.com, u do however need to be careful of lurking viruses in all downloads u get from that site. The whole product activation code problem has been totally bypassed. There are copies sirculating that have a bulk license, or mass production license, this means that they are givin to a large company for all their pc's. Also, you are wrong about the fact that microsoft does not approve of downloading xp from their site. If you are enrolled in a college that has MSDN approval then you can get it absolutely FREE off the internet! I'm sure if you really wanted it bad you could hack an account or website that has MSDN approval.

So Leo, I hope you know that you stand corrected

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Comment from Rickardo on 2008-09-27

2008-09-27T08:19:45Z

I downloaded one OS from here; not illegal cause it's for a 30 day trial period, hope your licence applies to the version.
http://www.tipandtrick.net/category/tips-tricks/windows-xp/

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Comment from Kevin on 2008-09-25

2008-09-26T00:35:27Z

I have a Compaq computer that came with WINDOWS xp on it. Compaq and Hewlitt Packard do not send the install disks to their own product, This is a cost saving strategy that works untill you want to upgrade your hard drive. I had a puny 40GB hard drive, so I wanted to get a bigger hard drive to set my old computer up as music server.
Compaq won't send me the setup disk, even after I said I AM GONNA BUY DELL NEXT TIME!!! They don't care to much about my money, so Blank Em'. The problem is, my old computer is out dated, but as a music server, it will do just fine with 2 gigs of memery, and a 500GB harddrive(these are maxxed out) Now noone said anything about links to get a copy. The Computer came with Windows xp Home Edition, I have the Product Key, So lets have some
links people, If Microsoft won't help me out I will go get linux and work on my own patches to make Rapsody work with it!!!

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Comment from winston diaz on 2008-09-04

2008-09-04T14:57:38Z

how can i down load thewindows xp soft ware

Answered in the article you just posted this comment on.

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Comment from Duane on 2008-09-03

2008-09-03T22:17:48Z

Simply downloading a copy Windows XP is not the issue. The issue is, where did you get your product key? I think Microsoft should make it available to download because all you're getting is the install media. You still have to activate it and that's where the issue of legitimacy comes in. I would guess that most people looking to download Windows are looking to re-install legitimate copies.

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Comment from Wolfgang Krunse on 2008-07-11

2008-07-11T10:06:43Z

what if windows xp is not available to be bought because microsoft has widtrawn it from sale. And what if Vista won't run the university designed software for data analysis and oncology disease models. What if the customer does not want to buy a massive supercharged computer but is tied to windosw software because of its previous market dominance. Go to some countries where they cell reasonably priced computers with xp installed but illegally by US standards, or abandon Oncological research, Class action sue microsoft for hindering life saving research. There are no easy answers al long as microsoft want to dictate what software the customer is allowed to buy. Better a health consumer and AIDS activist law suit against the company than that we give up research.

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Comment from Henry on 2008-07-09

2008-07-09T14:51:08Z

They have everything in Vietnam: Windows XP, Vista, even Microsoft Office 2007. Only 50 cents for 1 CD with the product key.

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Comment from Leo on 2008-05-10

2008-05-10T17:53:41Z

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Comment from Saurav Biswas on 2008-05-09

2008-05-09T08:35:57Z

Give me the website name where i can download xp service pack 3 please.

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Comment from Saurav Biswas on 2008-05-09

2008-05-09T08:32:42Z

Can i download windows xp service pack 3 from internet?

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Comment from robin budd on 2008-04-09

2008-04-09T09:08:26Z

who cares if it's illegal! look at the money they charge for products that need updates 3month later. Stuff bill gates and his billions. Take what you can get of the rich.. they wouldnt give you the time of day let alone a free copy of xp : )

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Comment from Paul on 2008-03-19

2008-03-19T19:34:22Z

Getting a legit copy of XP is nearly impossible now that Vista is in every retail outlet in the world.

Many people do not like Vista because of the compatability issues - Vista simply does not like most programs over 4 to 5 years old, and sometimes getting a patch from the program designer is impossible.

I was really wanting a copy of XP Pro and found it impossible to buy - Vista would have caused too many problems wi th the system I needed it for.

I found a way to get a legit copy, but it involved using a non legit copy.

I installed a non legit copy, updated with a Genuine Advantage tool from microsoft, when the warnings came up on my system that it was not a genuine product, there was a little star icon in the l/h tray and when I clicked on it I was able to get a propper key from Microsoft - thus giving me a legit copy of Win XP Pro.

This cost me, but it was worth it to be able to get XP Pro.

You might like to pass this on to everyone pulling their hair out with Vista.

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Comment from marcus tanner on 2008-03-02

2008-03-02T19:39:20Z

i have the product key for win xp home edition but i do not have the cd. i am trying to reinstall the pgm but cannot figure it out. i have the cd and key to win xp that i purchased 3 years ago but when i tried to install it on my newer laptop it says that it is older than the current one i have on my pc. i have both keys but no idea how to get my laptop running with the pgm. can you help?

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Comment from Rose Melbourne on 2008-02-29

2008-03-01T04:00:51Z

My windows XP was installed on my PC when purchased. They sent a reinstallation CD for Service Pack 2, but I discovered a bad scratch on it. Can I order another replacement CD from either Dell or Microsoft? I need to repair my XP windows. Thank you.

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Comment from Jesse on 2008-01-14

2008-01-15T05:39:29Z

LOL
They are called torrents
I googled "Windows XP Pro torrent"

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Comment from Jesse on 2008-01-14

2008-01-15T05:37:27Z

OK
So i have a legitimate copy of windows installed on my PC, with a XP serial, but i lost the CD .It would be stealing, if i download a pirate copy, and use my legitimate serial? Really all your paying for is the serial, i should be able to get a copy of the software anytime, from any computer.Take Steam for instance.If i ever need a copy of counterstrike,i connect to steam and download it to my computer. Actually , i have it on 4 or 5 computer's, just cant use em at the same time.So i dont understand why it would be illegeal to download software, for which you own a copy of.

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Comment from Frank Mase on 2007-10-22

2007-10-22T11:26:58Z

Hi, Leo....

My case is diffrence from other people here.

I have a notebook with windows XP Keys, but i lost the nstallation CD during my visit to Moscow.

I want to know if there is any way i can download Windows XP and write it on a Disk, since i have a Valid and Origina Keys.

Please help me with anylinks.

Thank You

Frank Mase

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Comment from Mel on 2007-09-26

2007-09-26T23:45:44Z

I have the same question that Ryan has. Is it ok to download a copy of windows xp if you already have a key, lost your disk and are going to install it on the original computer?

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Comment from Aleksandar on 2007-09-12

2007-09-12T13:39:15Z

You can download Windows XP at [illegal file sharing site removed]
but the only way to get windows xp legally is to buy it.

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Comment from Jezz on 2007-08-07

2007-08-07T23:01:02Z

There is a legal way to do that though... It's called Student. This is actually legal even though your not buying it. Because the product key is legit and can be used thousands of times without it saying someone else has already used this key. I only know this because I use this key. I use it because i bought XP Pro Student. It's Legit and such but i don't suggest doing it!

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Comment from benotafraid on 2007-08-04

2007-08-05T03:15:00Z

yes it all sounds illegal but it is less clear whether it is wrong and deserves being described as stealing. Many things that are "wrong" are perfectly legal such as the way software companies monopolize the marketplace and milk the release of new versions of their software. Why not "steal" xp? Isn't the SCHEME to make xp obsolete with vista anyway.

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Comment from Quilnux on 2007-07-29

2007-07-29T13:30:08Z

Debbie: I have contacted Microsoft about your question (also because I had a situation come up regarding the same) and per a Microsoft rep, if the Product key is not used or, is to be used on the same device it was originally used on you can use a copied version of the installation media (CD). They are only concerned with the license itself. They said if I wanted to make multiple copies of the installation media for my organization I could, I just cannot install it on any computers unless I have a product key for each.

jnhin: regardless of how you put it stealing is stealing. Whether you are stealing from a person from their house or stealing from a developing corporation (making a copy) stealing is stealing since you didn't pay for a non-free product. if you really want to get down to details thats fine as long as you understand both scenerios are illegal thats all that matters.

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Comment from Louis Brenner on 2007-07-28

2007-07-28T22:12:36Z

The only thing I liked about that response is the fact you said he should look into Linux, but other than that, I find it absolutely hysterical that you said 5 times that it would be illegal and never once told him that his PC is probably too old to even run XP. Or if it can, it would be so hard to use that he would be downgrading within a few days. Also, I HATE when people say that pirating is stealing. Yes it is illegal, but it is not theft. If I were to go in your home and steal your favorite piece of software, you would no longer have it, correct? Correct. If I ran in there, made a copy of it, and left you the original, would it be theft? No. I personally use Linux and would HIGHLY recommend PCLINUXOS 2007 - it runs fantastic on PCs that old and is, to my experience more user friendly than even Windows. Since we know you won’t be doing any gaming, it will fit all your needs. http://www.pclinuxos.com/ and a cd burning utility and you are well on your way.
I don't recommend pirating software, especially if there is a free alternative out there (which in many cases there is usually more than one) but it is NOT theft. It is copy right infringement - and considering most the price of XP pays for their legal and patent fees for their STOLEN code...I don't think they the little that they get.

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Comment from Ryan on 2007-07-28

2007-07-28T18:49:21Z

In his case, XP would be illegal to download since he has no key, but wouldn't it be legal if you had a key and had lost the disc? That way you are not actually stealing what the company values, the key. You are taking a copy of the disc.

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Comment from Debbie on 2007-07-21

2007-07-21T15:19:59Z

In regards to getting Windows XP:
You can go to MSN/Windows and request a CD, they will send it to you for FREE & at the same time you should also request a Windows sp2, because you will want to upgrade to sp2 eventually. But they are both free & legal. You have to download windows xp first, and the in a couple of days download sp2. I have requested the CD's to use if the worst happens. Really, they are happy to send you the CD's.

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Comment from Murdia on 2007-07-21

2007-07-21T09:59:55Z

in India 80% of PC owners have pirated version of Window XP. Reason is obvious a middle income group person finds it difficult to dole out 200 to 300 dollers just for the soft ware. A pirated CD coast you just one or two dollars. And a pirated version except hurting your conscience it does all the routine functions. An original CD after it is burnt it can not be reused, if per chance there is an error in loading or a virus requiring to re-boot the PC you have to spend again Rupees ten to twelve thousnd. You may not agree but it is a big amount. So what the end useer does, he burns the CD and first make a copy of it on his flopy and keep on re using it. I do not think that even in USA a middle income group PC owner would like to dole out ten to twelve thousand dollars for an original XP. Microsoft is facing the problem of pirated CD's from China and other developing countries. So only solution is to seconds version of XP CD's which are being offerred in US markets too.

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Comment from Lou Gascon on 2007-07-21

2007-07-21T09:50:15Z

Actually if money is the problem, and you are a student, you should be able to get it from your campus at a relatively cheap student price, or search the net for students software...
Bon Chance
Lou

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Comment from Ken on 2007-07-16

2007-07-16T15:40:53Z

Actually, you _can_ legally download XP, and several other versions of Windows, _if_ you have a subscription to MSDN. (In other words, you've paid for the privilege.)

But, in general, you are correct that XP is not legally available for download.

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