Ok have an external hard drive to tranfer my photos and documents to Then I will flatten the system and repave
Just trying to locate a Windows XP disc Not avail from HP (to old) Not avail from Microsoft in Aust (no longer manufacturing?)
So have some email address in the US to try
OR would a 'genuine' OEM XPdisc being sold on ebay be ok?
thanks baggy07
some local places like Tiger Direct still have them, you just have a call around. There are some reputable places on ebay selling left over stock, but just be careful. You can still use your old key, so it's just the operating system you need.
hi CatByte, thanks for your help again I am not sure if Tiger Direct freight or post to Australia
Have found some copies on ebay
Some are listed as 'full copies' and others as OEM copies
Would an OEM copy be all I need as you suggest I can use my existing key?
thanks baggy07
as long as the Manufacturer is the same as the Manufacturer of your machine it's probably all you need, but I would contact the Manufacturer of your machine first just to make certain.