Satellite Pro A300-2CW - necessary with Windows XP recovery disc

I have a Toshiba Satellite Pro A300 2CW. I bought it with the software Windows XP (included in a CD), which worked perfectly for years. I reinstalled several times this year, but now the CD has deteriorated and it no longer works.

The machine was originally WIndows Vista installed with the option to create DVD recovery and a recovery of HARD drive option, but I think that it is not possible for Windows XP.

Do I have any options? Where could I buy the original Windows XP CD?

Thank you

Hello

You can try to order it on https://backupmedia.toshiba.eu/landing.aspx
Otherwise you can install the clean version of Windows XP Home edition. All drivers of Windows XP Home edition, utility tools announcement can be downloaded from Toshiba download page http://www.toshiba.eu/innovation/download_drivers_bios.jsp

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