Windows XP or Windows 7 discs

[Bill Nash]

Does anyone have a copy of XP or 7 that I could borrow/purchase? I need to re-format my desktop.

[Upper Decker]

1) I strongly suggest not going with windows xp. It has no support at all from Microsoft. After day zero ( when Microsoft stopped supporting it) a myriad of exploits came out with no fixes.

2) If your PC has a valid windows COA on it somewhere ( 25 character alphanumeric key) you can download your copy of windows via bit torrent or through Microsoft. Put it on a formatted thumb stick. A few clicks and you're done.

If you need instructions on installing from a USB stick. Post here so you don't get stuck installing unnecessary third party software.

[Hans]

You can get them for free, just follow the instructions below.
Avoid using third party installation media as they may have been modified.

http://www.pcworld.com/article/24899...-the-disc.html

You can use phone support to re-activate your installation if it is not an OEM installation. If it is OEM it will activate itself if you use the standard OEM keys.
http://techingiteasy.wordpress.com/2...a-retail-disc/

[Bill Nash]

Thanks loads, ...