Computer Hope
Microsoft => Microsoft Windows => Windows XP => Topic started by: Geek-9pm on October 09, 2017, 07:39:42 PM
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Do not buy a Windows XP From eBay or anybody. :)
CD. Unless you know your really have to have it.
You don't have to buy it if:
▐ You already have a valid COA key
▐ The PC already had a legal XP, but the HDD failed
▐ It is for a backup PC with COA sticker
Today I had to install XP again on my PC doe to a bad thing I did. So I looked on eBay for a replacement OEM CD only to find people are charging $20 . But I have a a key, and don't need to pay that price.
Then I saw something that got me to think. Looking g around, I see t the full ISO
image is free on a few trustworthy sites.
Just Google:
XP SP3 ISO Full Version Free
Somehow I had the idea that nobody could do this. I was wrong. :-X It is legal to download the full ISO, not just to SP3 update.
So I did, and I am going to put it on a USB stick. :)
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If it doesn't include SP1 your in for a long fun ride...
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Just Google:
XP SP3 ISO Full Version Free
Are you serious?
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Are you serious?
Yes. I did that and Google gave me these: {headlines only, no links.}
Windows XP SP3 ISO Full Version Free Download
Windows XP SP3 .iso Download Full Version + Key …
Windows Xp iso Free Download Full Version
Windows XP Professional 64 Bit ISO Free Download [SP3
Windows XP SP3 Free Download Bootable ISO - Web …
I just now did a Google and the above are the first five. I understood earlier that nobody can do that. But it seems that maybe they can. Now if I would have asked for a free Movie that is currently in the theaters, I am sure Google would decline.
Has Microsoft gone soft? ::)
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I just now did a Google and the above are the first five. I understood earlier that nobody can do that. But it seems that maybe they can. Now if I would have asked for a free Movie that is currently in the theaters, I am sure Google would decline.
Has Microsoft gone soft?
No, you have. Google is not a policeman, and downloading "free" versions of well-known software is a pretty good way of joining a bot net or giving your confidential data to God knows who, or worse. You might even get the malware from visiting the sites.
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"I thought stealing cars was illegal but I found so many people who left theirs unlocked, so I guess the law has changed!"
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See Here... (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/326246/how-to-replace-microsoft-software-or-hardware-and-order-service-packs)