This isn't quite right. An XP product key is tied to a specific type of
media. In other words, an MSDN copy requires an MSDN key, an OEM number
requires an OEM disk and a retail key will only work with retail media.
There may be some exceptions, but it's true as far as I've seen since
release.
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Terri Stratton
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"xTenn" <xTennREMOVETHISPART@tds.net> wrote in message
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> tasomaniac******.com wrote:
>> I have Gateway CX210X tablet PC. My recovery CD does not work.
>> Actually it works in my friend's laptop, but not in mine. So I have
>> "Windows XP Tablet PC Edition KEY" but I don't have Installation CD.
>> How can I get the Windows XP tablet PC edition CD? I hope you
>> understand my question.
>>
>
> Technically, since you have a valid XP Tablet PC key, you have a license
> to run Tablet PC OS. In this case anhywhere you can find the OS Disk will
> work (MSDN, etc.) - just be sure to use your legal key.
>
> No doubt you will have the need for custom drivers from the gateway site -
> validate that they are available before the attempt. If not, do as Chris
> H. says and contact the manufacturer for Recovery Media. (And this is
> very good advice, definitely the least painful and complete, but not
> absolutely required if the optional drivers are available as downloads,
> etc.)
>
> Then, after you install the OS, you get to play the service pack game. ;)
>
>