XP froze in the middle of the system restore and I have no cd, y at - it somewhere that I can download it legally to re - install, or another type of correction?

my xp pro came pre-installed on my refurbished ibm thinkcentre and no cd was included.  now it's half because it froze in the middle of the restoration of the system and so the restoration of the system no longer functions (cannot get online either.)  is there somewhere to legaqlly download xp for a re-installation or do I actually have to throw away money for a cd? is there any other fix than you may think, as physically transfer the files from my laptop OS (also has xp pro.)  any advice would be appreciated.

Hi ButtonGuyyyyy,

  1. You are able to start Windows?
  2. What happens when you try to access the Internet?
  3. You have security software installed on the computer?

Unfortunately, there is no download available for Windows XP, you will need to contact IBM support for the Windows XP installation CD or to reinstall Windows XP on the computer.

Unfortunately, Windows XP installation CD is no longer available for sale, you can contact any store local tech or with eBay or Amazon, you can check if they have copies left.

If you can start Windows, then you will need to use the backup utility to back up files and folders.

How to use the backup utility to back up files and folders in Windows XP Home Edition

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/320820

If you are unable to start Windows, then you will need to take the computer to store local tech to save data on the computer.

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