I have a "garage sale computer" that is running win2000pro.I don't have the soft ware but I do have the key code.I've worked my way around most of the previous owners administration barriers,but Ican't get the computer to install the themes file from system.Now the Question.Is there a way to reinstall the file with out the original software? LagosRealm

Do you have the model of the computer?

Do you possibly have access to a windows xp installation disk?

You could install xp from scratch unless would like to stay with 2000

If interested

How to Format Drive and Install Windows from Scratch
Lifehacker - Geek to Live: How to format your hard drive and install Windows XP from scratch - Feature (http://lifehacker.com/software/windows/geek-to-live-how-to-format-your-hard-drive-and-install-windows-xp-from-scratch-157578.php)

It's a Micron Millennia tower,but I know it's been worked on.heavily worked on.I tried jumping to XP but I wouldn't take it.From what I can figure out ,it started as 98/me,then to full Me,then to win2000pro.the files in there,but I can't figure out how to get it out.

It's a Micron Millennia tower,but I know it's been worked on.heavily worked on.I tried jumping to XP but i wouldn't take it.From what I can figure out ,it started out as 98/me,then to full Me,then to win2000pro.the files in there,but I can't figure out how to get it out.

Try here - Starting out Fresh - Helljack6.com (http://helljack6.com/newinstall.html)

Fixed it. 1 1/2 hrs. at a crap table,then off to buy a new HP.Gonna cover the old one up with fur and use it as a foot stool.Thanks to all who answered... LagosRealm