Question I bought a used HP DC5000 without the recovery disks. Where can I find a Windows XP disk and can I use product key that is on the pc?

[pbb116]

If going to ebay, what are red flags to watch for in regard to what is sold there?

 

[Wolfshadw]

Finding it for sale on EBay in and of itself is a red flag. You need to contact HP Support to find out what your options are.

-Wolf sends

 

[pbb116]

Finding it for sale on EBay in and of itself is a red flag. You need to contact HP Support to find out what your options are.

-Wolf sends

I did a support chat with HP last night and the DC5000 is no longer supported. I was able however able to download a bunch of drivers, but came up empty in regard to recovery media.

 

[Wolfshadw]

I figured that it wouldn't be supported any longer, but I would have hoped they'd have given you alternatives to try.

-Wolf sends

 

[pbb116]

I figured that it wouldn't be supported any longer, but I would have hoped they'd have given you alternatives to try.

-Wolf sends

I don't get how HP still has drivers to download, but no software. I need XP to run Mach3 program. Will try to contact Microsoft and see what I can do there. HP said to call Bestbuy or Staples, but no luck there either. Thanks.

 

[Wolfshadw]

Unfortunately, Microsoft is probably going to tell you to contact HP as it's an OEM version of the OS.

-Wolf sends

 

[punkncat]

IIRC I recall reading something or seeing a video regarding XP being available as a 'freeware' version since it has long been out of support. The issue that I see wouldn't be so much finding the ISO, but that updates and such are a thing long gone. I am also unsure how you would bypass it's desire to want to register, unless it's one of those "dirty word" versions.

I found this is a quick search but cannot comment on the safety or workability of it.

Windows XP SP3 (Official ISO Image) Free Download Full Version 32 bit

Windows XP is a popular version released in 2001 and now with discontinued support from the manufacturer. There are many newer versions such as Windows 10 Pro, Windows 7 Ultimate. XP was very popular because was very stable and intuitive to

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[fleetcore0117]

Go get a copy of xp and use that just backup all you data and you can get around the windows watermark easy aswell