Reply to: XP pro license

[ladymuck]

That's a disappointing position to be in!

[Jog On]

Just to check - do you have an XP key and just need the installation media? If so, why not just download a torrent for an iso of the version for which you have a key? Of course, if you don't already have a legit key then this is a very illegal course of action!

Haven't got a key, got the disk already just need a key

[Jog On]

Qui tacet consentire videtur

is probably more appropriate

Eunt Domus!

[ladymuck]

All working again and fully backed up.

Thanks all for the help - I shall update when I've found the best deal on a license - preferably without having to buy another disk

Just to check - do you have an XP key and just need the installation media? If so, why not just download a torrent for an iso of the version for which you have a key? Of course, if you don't already have a legit key then this is a very illegal course of action!

[Peoplesoft bloke]

license

Licence, in British English.

[oracleslave]

Qui me Amat, Amet et Canem Meum

Qui tacet consentire videtur

is probably more appropriate

[Jog On]

license

Qui me Amat, Amet et Canem Meum

[oracleslave]

All working again and fully backed up.

Thanks all for the help - I shall update when I've found the best deal on a licenense - preferably without having to buy another disk

license

[Jog On]

All working again and fully backed up.

Thanks all for the help - I shall update when I've found the best deal on a license - preferably without having to buy another disk

[NickFitz]

It might be worth booting it up using a Knoppix CD/DVD so you can get all your data off - as well as getting access to your files, Unix's dd command (IIRC) will enable you to get a bit-for-bit image of the entire disk if you want to go really mental, or if you encounter NTFS problems.

[Jog On]

It's extremely vague time but:

Have a search for a thread on XP password recovery some weeks back. Forget what it's called (something like Bert's recover utility or summit) but one of the things mentioned sets up a Linux dual boot and has lots of options. Should let you see and copy your user files. You may need to download a freeware iso disc burner like Deepburner.

Also there used to be undocumented command line thing to repair a boot sector if that's the problem. Still works in XP? dunno, but worth a search

Bart's Bootable CD \ DVD,,,HTH

Thanks

[daviejones]

It's extremely vague time but:

Have a search for a thread on XP password recovery some weeks back. Forget what it's called (something like Bert's recover utility or summit) but one of the things mentioned sets up a Linux dual boot and has lots of options. Should let you see and copy your user files. You may need to download a freeware iso disc burner like Deepburner.

Also there used to be undocumented command line thing to repair a boot sector if that's the problem. Still works in XP? dunno, but worth a search

Bart's Bootable CD \ DVD,,,HTH

[xoggoth]

It's extremely vague time but:

Have a search for a thread on XP password recovery some weeks back. Forget what it's called (something like Bert's recover utility or summit) but one of the things mentioned sets up a Linux dual boot and has lots of options. Should let you see and copy your user files. You may need to download a freeware iso disc burner like Deepburner.

Also there used to be undocumented command line thing to repair a boot sector if that's the problem. Still works in XP? dunno, but worth a search

[Ardesco]

http://www.komplett.co.uk/k/ki.aspx?sku=342048

Doubt you'll find much cheaper (That price includes VAT too)

[KevinS]

The alternative (albeit a bit more expensive) is this..