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September 3, 2007 at 01:37 AM
goodrock7

XP Restore, using different disc than original

by goodrock7 . Updated 18 years, 11 months ago

My previous Emachine P4 Celeron 2.6 ghz desktop machine died on me (bad motherboard) and I bought a used Compaq Presario Pentium P4 also 2.6 ghz but the seller did not give me a Restore disc, and it will not allow me to make another restore disc.

Can I use the restore disc that came with my Emachine in the Compaq?

I have a years worth of built up problems and I’d like to just wipe it clean and start over, but I can’t afford to buy another copy of Windows.

I’ve installed a new DVD burner and power supply before, but am basically at beginner level in tech skills.

Thanks for your help.

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