OS Recovery CD?

Apologisenow · Jul 4, 2008, 02:09 AM

I have a recovery CD for Windows XP Home edition on my dell computer. Can i use this on other computers to put an OS on?

NeedKarma · Jul 4, 2008, 07:41 AM

The prices are all regulated by Microsoft of course. If you buy/download a pirated copy you won't get updates at best, at worst MS will cripple your (its) OS.

Apologisenow · Jul 4, 2008, 07:49 AM

Ok thanks.

JBeaucaire · Jul 4, 2008, 08:10 AM

Are you a student? You can get an "upgrade" version of Windows XP for $99 IF you are a student/teacher. Then all you need is an older version install disk to prove you're "upgrading":
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Upgrade with Academic Discount at JourneyEd.com

Hmm, it appears Windows Vista (ugh) is student priced at only $85...go figure:
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Upgrade with Academic Discount at JourneyEd.com

Apologisenow · Jul 4, 2008, 09:42 AM

Well i am 16 so a student. But when you say an older version what do you mean? Like window 98 or something?

JBeaucaire · Jul 4, 2008, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Apologisenow

Well i am 16 so a student. But when you say an older version what do you mean? Like window 98 or something?

Any old Windows OS disks, you could Win98, WinME, Win2k...

With an upgrade version, when you run the install program, it stops at the beginning and checks your computer for the OS it will be replacing. Failing to find it, it asks you to stick in the CD from the previous version to prove you had it and are eligible for the upgrade.

After it checks that CD, it will continue and you won't need the old OS CD any longer.



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