Technically The XP licence should be CD+Key+Manual, In the case of Dell they have their own Installer. If the System has a key on it then i actually have an XP pro cd you can use to restore your install. alternatively you can order a replacement cd from Dell. but it may cost something like 20 bux On Sun, Jan 1, 2012 at 12:12 PM, Lisa Kachold wrote: > There are tons of sights with links to XP source: > http://www.metacafe.com/watch/491686/installing_windows_xp_pro_including_free_legal_key/ > > Be sure to get your key off your system: > http://pcsupport.about.com/od/tipstricks/ht/findxpkey.htm > > http://pcsupport.about.com/od/windowsxp/f/download-windows-xp.htm > > All of the referenced download links are, of course, "illegal" therefore > possibly warez sites with spam, trojans, virus, etc. > > Try to find someone with a DVD? > > [I have one,  but I am not going to supply the use of it to anyone on a > Linux list and I can't get it to you with my current schedule..] > > You should not need to use Windows for anything! > > > On Sun, Jan 1, 2012 at 11:57 AM, Mark Phillips > wrote: >> >> I have an old Dell server running Windows XP Pro, which has gotten so slow >> that my best plan is to wipe it and re-install. I have the license tag on >> the box but no CDs to install. The machine use to be a gaming machine for my >> kids when they were younger, and they moved on to only needing iTunes. >> >> Does anyone have a Windows XP Pro CD I can borrow? Can I download it from >> somewhere on the net? >> >> I assume this is legal, as I have the license, just not the media. >> >> Thanks, >> >> Mark >> >> --------------------------------------------------- >> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us >> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >> http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > > > > > -- > (602) 791-8002  Android > (623) 239-3392 Skype > (623) 688-3392 Google Voice > ** > HomeSmartInternational.com > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss -- A mouse trap, placed on top of your alarm clock, will prevent you from rolling over and going back to sleep after you hit the snooze button. Stephen --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss