XP pro disk Missing

TimothyC · Post by **TimothyC** » 2008-06-22 09:16pm

Stupid Question - If I've lost the actual disk for XP pro, but still have the Serial number (as it was from an MSDNAA account which I can no longer get to, do I have a method of getting a new disk?

TimothyC · Post by **TimothyC** » 2008-06-22 09:48pm

Destructionator XIII wrote:If you call Microsoft, they might be able to help, but what I'd try first though is contacting the school through which you had the account and ask them for a copy of the disc. Be sure that you're clear that you don't want the product key, since they definitely won't give you a new one of those, but just the disc might be allowed.

A quick look over the EULA says you may continue to use it even if your account was cancelled, so borrowing one from someone else you know with an XP Pro disc might also be allowed. I'd definitely try talking to the school first though.

Thanks anyway, but less than 5 minutes after I posted the question, I found the disk. I really need to make another copy of it and keep it in my deposit box with all of my Work Photots.