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dougal79
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_ 		25. October 2006 @ 07:16 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
i recently found my windows xp disk had a crack along the middle of it.
i dont know how this could have happened, but i was in a couple
of pc shops in glasgow today & they told me that if i contacted windows then they will send me a replacement free of charge..
they also said that it isnt the disk that you pay all the money for, its the certificate of authenticity & product key..
is this true & can i get a new disk from microsoft?
its windows xp home edition, version 2002 & includes sp2..
any help or suggestions is appreciated,
THANKS
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peanuts2
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_ 		25. October 2006 @ 09:59 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
no, but bit torrent will.
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Is it crap or is it memorex?
peanuts2
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_ 		25. October 2006 @ 10:04 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
any copy of windows xp will work if you have your serial.Just borrow a buddys disc and enter your key for the install.should work just fine.You can ligitimatly make a copy because you have a user license.
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Is it crap or is it memorex?
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_ 		26. October 2006 @ 01:11 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
thread teleported out of a Mac forum.

also, peanuts2, nice replies, i don't think.

here's some info that may help, read this thread and the link from Fiend - http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_jump.cfm/411959/2487339
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_ 		26. October 2006 @ 03:28 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
IF you provide microsoft with proof of purchase and your product key, they will probably offer to send you a replacement disc for some fee.

However, you could also just try to make a copy of it (yes, this is legal if it is to replace a damaged disc), which would save you some cash.
I'd suggest using some high quality CD or DVD to make the copy.
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