Windom wrote:
> Is it possible to make a useable backup copy of the WinXP CD or is
> there some copy protection that prevents this?
>

Yes, it's possible.


> Also, what is the procedure to replace a damaged or lost copy of a
> WinXP CD?
>

If it was a retail license and you have proof of purchase:

How to Replace Lost, Broken, or Missing Microsoft Software or Hardware
http://support.microsoft.com/default...B;en-us;326246

If it was an OEM license, you should contact the computer's
manufacturer.


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Windom wrote:

> Thanks so much for all the responses. Since my CD is an OEM full
> version that I purchased with other hardware components, I think I'll
> just make a backup copy so I won't have to worry about replacing it
> through Microsoft.
>
> Have a safe and happy holiday!

You're very welcome, Windom. You're a smart person to make backup
copies. But don't - as another poster suggested - leave them sitting by
your computer! If you have a fire (insert-name-of-favorite-deity-here
forbid that happens), it won't do you any good to have your backups
there. Put them in a fireproof filing cabinet, somewhere off-site, or
at least in another part of the house from the computer.

Malke
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"Windom" <user@host.domain> wrote in message
news:uh1fq19sv7ombiul2m8239qdegsqk4tjst@4ax.com...
> Thanks so much for all the responses. Since my CD is an OEM full
> version that I purchased with other hardware components, I think I'll
> just make a backup copy so I won't have to worry about replacing it
> through Microsoft.
>
> Have a safe and happy holiday!
>
> Windom

After you've made the copy, just verify that it DOES boot. If you just
copy the files, it may well not do so.

And yes, offsite storage of a backup copy set is a good idea, since anything
physically with your computer faces similar risks.

HTH
-pk


>
>
> On Mon, 19 Dec 2005 20:39:44 -0700, Bruce Chambers
> <bchambers@cable0ne.n3t> wrote:
>
> >Windom wrote:
> >> Is it possible to make a useable backup copy of the WinXP CD or is
> >> there some copy protection that prevents this?
> >>
> >
> > Yes, it's possible.
> >
> >
> >> Also, what is the procedure to replace a damaged or lost copy of a
> >> WinXP CD?
> >>
> >
> > If it was a retail license and you have proof of purchase:
> >
> >How to Replace Lost, Broken, or Missing Microsoft Software or Hardware
> >http://support.microsoft.com/default...B;en-us;326246
> >
> > If it was an OEM license, you should contact the computer's
> >manufacturer.
>

Windom wrote:

> Thanks so much for all the responses. Since my CD is an OEM full
> version that I purchased with other hardware components, I think I'll
> just make a backup copy so I won't have to worry about replacing it
> through Microsoft.
>
> Have a safe and happy holiday!
>
> Windom
>
>
> On Mon, 19 Dec 2005 20:39:44 -0700, Bruce Chambers
> <bchambers@cable0ne.n3t> wrote:
>
>
>>Windom wrote:
>>
>>>Is it possible to make a useable backup copy of the WinXP CD or is
>>>there some copy protection that prevents this?
>>>
>>
>> Yes, it's possible.
>>
>>
>>
>>>Also, what is the procedure to replace a damaged or lost copy of a
>>>WinXP CD?
>>>
>>
>> If it was a retail license and you have proof of purchase:
>>
>>How to Replace Lost, Broken, or Missing Microsoft Software or Hardware
>>http://support.microsoft.com/default...B;en-us;326246
>>
>> If it was an OEM license, you should contact the computer's
>>manufacturer.
>
>

If the version is OEM you have to go back to the original vendor to get
a replacement, not MS.

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