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Hello everyone My brother has an original window xp cd and I want to burn it and make my own copy how do I do That and do I burn it as a image file or what kind and what kind of program would be good to do so? THANK YOU IN ADVANCE you all been so helpfull lately....oh sorry and when I reformat my CPU do I need a boot disk and how or where do I get one THANKS AGAIN.

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— condolences for your loss. Several replies here (, , , ) have already raised the legal/licensing side. If the CD you hold is a genuine retail disc and you simply want an archival backup for your own use, the practical steps below explain how to make a proper copy and how to prepare for a reformat. If the licence is anything other than a transferable retail licence, contact the machine maker for recovery media or obtain a legal copy instead.

  • Confirm the licence type and find the product key (COA sticker on the PC or original paperwork). Keep that key safe; you will need it for reinstallation.
  • Create an ISO image from the original CD (don’t just copy files). Use an imaging tool (for example, ImgBurn or CDBurnerXP) to read the disc to an .iso file, then verify the image.
  • Burn the ISO to a blank CD-R using the program’s “write image” option. Use CD-R (better compatibility than CD-RW), finalize the disc, and burn at a modest speed (e.g., 4x–8x) to reduce errors. Verify the burn if the software offers it.

The Windows XP setup disc is normally bootable, so you usually do not need a separate “boot disk.” One common trap is hardware: very new SATA/AHCI/RAID controllers aren’t supported by stock XP setup. In that case you must supply drivers during setup (the traditional F6 floppy method) or create a slipstreamed installer with the controller drivers (tools like nLite). Before wiping anything, export mail/favourites, copy personal files, and back up current hardware drivers.

If buying a retail copy isn’t possible, look into the PC manufacturer’s recovery media options or consider a free, supported alternative OS for daily use until funds allow a licensed copy. Do not distribute copies; follow the licence terms and, when in doubt, contact the vendor for replacement media.

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Member Avatar for Bear

Instead of burning a copy of the CD (Software Piracy) why not purchase a copy for yourself? :(

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Instead of burning a copy of the CD (Software Piracy) why not purchase a copy for yourself? :(

well if i could afford it I will my dad just died so money issues are a problem and im asking for help so thanx for the reply sometimes you have to take shortcuts you know

Member Avatar for dlh6213

Even if you did this, it wouldn't work because XP has to activated, and can only be activated on one computer (unless you purchase a license for multiple PC's).

Besides that, it's against forum rules to assist with pirated software
(http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/faq.php?faq=daniweb_faq#faq_rules)

Sorry to hear about your father :(

Member Avatar for THE NOTHING

Even if you did this, it wouldn't work because XP has to activated, and can only be activated on one computer (unless you purchase a license for multiple PC's).

Besides that, it's against forum rules to assist with pirated software
(http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/faq.php?faq=daniweb_faq#faq_rules)

Sorry to hear about your father :(

well thanx for the respect but.... when I got my cpu reformated before from a guy at a store i didnt pay for a new copy and i had windows me.. and he installed xp.. for very little so im pretty sure he is using a copied disc so. thanx cause i know it works.

Member Avatar for jwenting

in that case the store deals in pirated software and is breaking the law (not surprising as many especially smaller stores do just that).
He probably installed a pirated cracked copy with the activation system disabled.

Be glad your machine no longer works as it now gives you an incentive to get legal software.

and no, we're not going to help you break the law.

Member Avatar for Bear

I'm also sorry to hear about the loss of your father, but software piracy just pisses me off. I'm forced to pay for multiple licenses for anything I install on any of my clients computers and IMHO everyone else should have to do the same.

Member Avatar for Zachery

We do not support software piracy period and we cannot assit you :) sorry.

Best of luck.

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