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Where to get XP?
GoYouSalukis:
I just got a donor laptop for a barcade. It needs an OS. It shipped with vista and has a product key. Should I try to find a vista install disk, or get XP? Any recommendations where to get a legit copy of XP? It originally had a recovery partition, but no longer has one.
Thanks,
Justin
jdbailey1206:
Is your computer bootable? If so I would recommend upgrading to 7. Vista from what I have heard is finneky and needs to be removed. It depends on what you want to do with your computer. I have used both XP and 7 and found them quite stable. Vista on the other hand is about as useful as Windows Millenium.
GoYouSalukis:
It actually boots into a non-legit version of XP that the previous owner tried to install and shouts to activate online. I'm not keen on putting vista back on it, but it might save some money.
Fursphere:
1) Download the Microsoft Key Changing application. This is so you can change the product key while the system is online (google it)
2) Find a legitimate key. This won't be hard. Go to a surplus store that has a ton of used workstations on the shelf - they'll most likely have their XP key stickers still on the box. Dell's are most common for it. But the case from the surplus guy for like $10. Or just ask if you can have the sticker - I've had a few just give them to me. (use a razor blade to get them off cleanly)
GoYouSalukis:
Cool - thanks for the info I'll try to locate a legit product key.
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