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    Change XP Pro CD into Home CD

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Rasmus, Dec 20, 2007.

  1. Rasmus

    Rasmus Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey,
    I need to reinstall windows on a old Compaq. I have got a valid key. Unfortunately the cd was lost at some point. I requested a home cd from a friend of mine. Unfortunately, I got a pro cd instead. I was wondering if there is any way to modify this pro CD into a home CD. I.e. modifying some files or something like that. . . I need it for a Christmas present, so it is kind of urgent.

    I have not been able to find a torrent for my version of Windows either.

    Thanks,
    Rasmus
     
    Rasmus, Dec 20, 2007
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I don't think it's possible.
     
    ZaZ, Dec 20, 2007
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  3. Rasmus

    Rasmus Notebook Enthusiast

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    Unfortunately it has to be the Danish version. It is for older woman, and she must have Windows in Danish . . . If it was up to, I would install linux on it. But it is not.
     
    Rasmus, Dec 20, 2007
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    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Can you boot into the system and does it have the default/factory installation on it?? If so check if it still has the i386 folder on C:\. If it does you might be able to create a XP Home CD using that and install it using your product key.
     
    miner, Dec 20, 2007
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  5. Rasmus

    Rasmus Notebook Enthusiast

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    No it does not. It was painfully slow, and it was formatted before I realized it was a XP Pro cd.
     
    Rasmus, Dec 21, 2007
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