Where to buy XP Pro SP2?

Quote from steve0617:

Most likely, you will not be able to use any other disk you come up with. MS has some several dozen versions of XP between OEM, retail, builder versions etc etc etc and the chances of you getting the exact flavor of XP that your current install seeks is slim at best.

So, expect a full install.

That said, call Dell and see what they can do. Maybe it's too expensive for their replacement disc, but it's worth a shot.
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I disagree. You are not re-installing the entire OS. I think it will only access whatever files it needs to make the repair, assuming it can be repaired at all. So, any authentic XP Pro disc will work. If you have to, buy a copy from a reputable ebay merchant, making sure you get the license key, fix the problem, and re-sell it on ebay when you are done.
 
Quote from wareco:

I disagree. You are not re-installing the entire OS. I think it will only access whatever files it needs to make the repair, assuming it can be repaired at all. So, any authentic XP Pro disc will work. If you have to, buy a copy from a reputable ebay merchant, making sure you get the license key, fix the problem, and re-sell it on ebay when you are done.
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That's not been my experience. But still, his first step is to call Dell and see what they can do.
 
Quote from Vienna:
I seem to have lost the original disk that came with my Dell... somehow, my control panel got corrupted/ can't delete programs to install new version. There is a fix but it requires the XP Pro Disk.
I heard it is available for around $100- but where do I buy it? How do I know it is legitimate?
Thanks!
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If it is a Dell, the machine is already licensed by Microsoft.

Just go to a small computer shop, they can "fix" it for you for $30~$50.
 
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