Emergency disk / startup of Windows XP

Recently, I had all my stolen software (Dell disks) and Win XP.  I was wondering if it is possible to make a boot disk/hard drive recovery disk.  I use Windows XP with a Dell Inspiron 1200.  If not, what other options I have.  Thank you.

Contact Dell Support and ask them to send you replacement discs.

Consider getting a program like Rebit SaveMe Express which can create a complete image of the system on a hard disk external.

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