where can I get a new copy of my windows operating system disks

I need to reformat my hard drive. I can't find my original operating system disks. Ho do new copies? (Windows XP Home edition)

If it is preinstalled with your PC, you will need to contact the manufacturer. Often, they will send you a copy of the disk if you are still under warranty. You can also use any other copy of Windows XP and activate using the product key available in a label on the CPU.

If it's a retail copy, you need to talk to Microsoft and to pay for the copy. If it's Volume License, you can download the iso and burn it to a CD, or pay for the media.

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