my hard drive is dead and I don't have a copy of my XP disc what do I do?

need a copy of my windows XP that was lost on the hard drive of my computer has died, what should I do? I have all the serial numbers.

If it is a commercial Windows XP version, and you have proof of purchase , you may be able to get a replacement for MS
http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;326246

NB: Must be a commercial version with proof of purchase, your PID code or Key is NOT a proof of purchase.

However, if its oem version that came with a PC, then you can try this pc manufacturer

If not, borrow an exact same version of someone else and use your key

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