Reinstall Windows XP Home Edition 2007, version 5.1 (Build 2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.101209 - 1647: Service Pack 3) after the failure of the hard drive and without operating system installation CD?

I was using an old computer and now I have a new and I want to give the former to my nephew, but I want to wipe the hard drive completely clean, in order to get rid of personal information. I don't have the CD of Windows XP OS came with the computer. After the failure of the hard drive, how can I recover 2007 Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3? The computer that I'm talking about is 9 years old and is a Toshiba Satellite 1415-S173.

Hi Bobby Collas,.
 
You must have a copy of the installation CD without which you can not re - install the OS again.
 
If it were an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) installation, you can restore the factory settings. Contact the manufacturer to do the same.
 

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