BOOTABLE WIN XP

[jerryhillman]

I ordered a BOOTABLE WIN XP off ebay. The seller say this version can be installed without a product key. Is he right and what is a bootable win xp cd.
The price was only $6.00 so I got this one.

Jerry

[Steve R Jones]

I think I would ask questions BEFORE making the order. Then again, six bucks isn't too much to lose.

All XP Install cd's are bootable.
Most XP cd's that don't need a key code are illegal. Is there any fine print that says it's a DELL or HP cd? If so, those might be legit...BUT will only work on a Dell or HP computer.

[fink]

There are also some XP install CD's (and other Windows OS versions as well) that come on home made/altered CD/DVD's with extra built in illegal applications that bypass Windows own ability to check for a key code during the boot process. They basically trick Windows into thinking it's been installed with a legit key.

You may find that after you install the OS and then an antivirus program it will detect the illegal software and try to delete it.

[jerryhillman]

The CD they sent me was a WINDOWS XP PRO 32 BIT Setup Repair & System Recovery Re-Install Disc. It did install Win XP but some functions
don't work because no product code was entered. My old XP disc was OEM for one computer. I have that key but I cannot find where to enter it.
Will the XP program keep working and what functions do I loose withpit a key entered? Will my OEM XP key work?

Jerry