Ars Technica

Possible to identify exact OEM from Windows XP Product ID or similar?

I have a friend with a desktop machine that had Windows XP Pro on it. She formatted the drive with some other version of Windows, but not before I took screenshots of the original Windows XP product ...
Ars Technica

Reinstall XP from Install CD instead of OEM Backup CD?

I have a Toshiba Satellite from 3-4 years ago with XP Home installed. I have the original system restore CD for this model laptop, which would reinstall the factory image if used. The laptop does work ...
Lifehacker

Reuse Another Computer's Windows XP Disc?

I have two Dell computers here—one running Windows 2000 and one running Windows XP. The XP machine is old and broken down, so I'm going to gut it for parts. I have the Dell-branded Windows XP ...
CNET

Boot Camp (#6): Using a Windows XP upgrade CD; More on slipstreaming a Windows XP SP2 disc; Use of Control-Alt-Delete; more

Using a Windows XP upgrade CD The Boot Camp installation instructions claim that a valid full Windows XP SP2 disc is required and that upgrade discs cannot be used ...