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Madson - 31 Jan 2006 16:40 GMT

I while back I was able to get my hand on a windows XP trial disc, i and
ended up buing windows XP afterward. Since then, ive had to return the disc
(which I am unable to get use again, becuase it was lost) and I also happen
to lose my XP intall disc myslef. I still have my XP number, but I just need
to get ahold of another trial disc! Ive been searching high and low, but Ive
found NOTHING that can help me!

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Shenan Stanley - 31 Jan 2006 18:10 GMT

> I while back I was able to get my hand on a windows XP trial disc,
> i and ended up buing windows XP afterward. Since then, ive had to
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> disc! Ive been searching high and low, but Ive found NOTHING that
> can help me!

XP Home? XP Professional?

When you bought XP and got the new CD - you didn't have to install over the
trial with it?
What type of CD was that? Retail (you bought it at a local store or
internet and it came in a nice box with a CD case, etc..) or OEM (you bought
it likely online and it came wrapped in cellophane with a cardboard
backing)?

If Retail - you might be able to contact Microsoft.
If OEM - you need to contact those you purchased it from for support.
If they are no longer in business - refer to the link below.

How to Replace Lost, Broken, or Missing Microsoft Software or Hardware
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326246

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Jupiter Jones [MVP] - 31 Jan 2006 19:59 GMT

AFAIK the trial Windows XP CDs are only available with some books such as:
http://www.microsoft.com/mspress/books/7183.asp

But you may not need this, instead follow Shenans advice to replace the full
CD.

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>I while back I was able to get my hand on a windows XP trial disc, i and
> ended up buing windows XP afterward. Since then, ive had to return the
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> Ive
> found NOTHING that can help me!

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