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Restoring Pc

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  • 14-02-2013 12:09am
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    Fromthetrees
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    Hi, kind of a simpleton question.

    Turned on pc and there's just a blank screen, it's an old enough pc.
    Have done a full system restore (2 cds) twice over the last few years but can't find one of the cds now.

    What's my best course of action?


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    Torqay
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    Still have the COA sticker with the license key? "Borrow" a Windows XP CD matching your version (i.e. Windows XP Home OEM) and install from scratch. If you need device drivers, you'll get them at the manufacturer's website (or ask here).


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    riclad
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    There should be a sticker on the side,case, back with the license key no,
    see the cdrom you have for version info eg windows xp home.


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