1 Topic by X To The Z

  • X To The Z
  • Member
  • Offline
  • From: Melbourne, Australia.
  • Registered: January 14th, 2004
  • Posts: 885

Topic: If I download Windows XP Pro and burn it, will it work?

If I download Windows XP Pro from Limewire (680 mb or something ISO file or theres a 450mb zip file) and burn it, will it work as a boot disk? And if it does work, will I have problems doing that activating thing over the internet?

2 Reply by Lothar

  • Lothar
  • Tareim
  • Offline
  • From: Faldon.org
  • Registered: December 13th, 2003
  • Posts: 564

Re: If I download Windows XP Pro and burn it, will it work?

Anything you download with WinXP should boot just fine. However, there are two versions
of Windows XP. There is one that requires no activation, and one that does. So whether
or not you will have trouble with that depends on the version you happen to find.

Note however that if you download one without activation you will be able to get ONLY
critical updates, and only if you have auto-update enabled on your computer.

- Tareim

www.Faldon.org

Lothar's Website

3 Reply by Jesus3

  • Jesus3
  • Immortal
  • Offline
  • From: Heaven
  • Registered: January 27th, 2005
  • Posts: 633

Re: If I download Windows XP Pro and burn it, will it work?

You can install Windows XP without any issues...

The issues arise with Service Pack 1 and Service Pack 2

Windows are no longer offereing updates for Pre-service pack 1 copies.

So you need to make sure you install with a service pack 1 cd-key
RHKG3-8YW4W-4RHJG-83M4Y-7X9GW

That one will work.

Then try and get your hands on a service pack 2 standalone Install file.(475mb)

Then once service pack 2 is installed...just enable automatic updates and you are home free.

I'm opening up a shop that sells 13" rulers just so Fireborn stops complaining.

Jesus3's Website

4 Reply by GuEsT_Fr33K

  • GuEsT_Fr33K
  • Spammer
  • Offline
  • From: In Molds Heart
  • Registered: October 5th, 2004
  • Posts: 1,494

Re: If I download Windows XP Pro and burn it, will it work?

Service Pack 1 & 2! NO way, I definately want something that even further destroys my computer. Windows Ftl!

Modern cyberspace is a deadly festering swamp, teeming with dangerous programs such as''licensed Microsoft software'' that can take over your computer and render it useless.

GuEsT_Fr33K's Website

5 Reply by Oman

  • Oman
  • Purple
  • Offline
  • From: wakka wakka
  • Registered: June 8th, 2004
  • Posts: 768

Re: If I download Windows XP Pro and burn it, will it work?

search for limewire pro on the free version, it comes up. Funny how file sharing programs bite their creators in the ass.

It is high time I put something intelligent here.

6 Reply by mold

  • mold
  • Ancient
  • Offline
  • From: WA
  • Registered: August 17th, 2003
  • Posts: 1,118

Re: If I download Windows XP Pro and burn it, will it work?

I like your style.

mold's Website

7 Reply by **Loki**

  • **Loki**
  • Member
  • Offline
  • From: Washington
  • Registered: October 12th, 2005
  • Posts: 45

Re: If I download Windows XP Pro and burn it, will it work?

Service Pack 1 & 2! NO way, I definately want something that even further destroys my computer. Windows Ftl!


Shitty windows, LOL


Not sure if many of you know, but there are several internet standalone programs you download, and they require service pack 2 to be installed...   Stuff like that just pisses me off, a clean windows runs great, download the updates.. and welcome to shit heaven

Sylk! - My Newbie Mage
Behemoth! - My Newbie Warrior

Any of the old school players feel more then welcome to toss me a PM on here, I'll add you onto Skype or any other messenger, would love to get back in touch!

8 Reply by GuEsT_Fr33K

  • GuEsT_Fr33K
  • Spammer
  • Offline
  • From: In Molds Heart
  • Registered: October 5th, 2004
  • Posts: 1,494

Re: If I download Windows XP Pro and burn it, will it work?

Modern cyberspace is a deadly festering swamp, teeming with dangerous programs such as''licensed Microsoft software'' that can take over your computer and render it useless.

Modern cyberspace is a deadly festering swamp, teeming with dangerous programs such as''licensed Microsoft software'' that can take over your computer and render it useless.

GuEsT_Fr33K's Website

9 Reply by Ulrich

  • Ulrich
  • Member
  • Offline
  • From: In a better place than you!
  • Registered: October 11th, 2005
  • Posts: 209

Re: If I download Windows XP Pro and burn it, will it work?

Funny...I see it more like a bog.......

10 Reply by zammbi

  • zammbi
  • Unknown Moderator
  • Offline
  • From: New Zealand
  • Registered: June 26th, 2003
  • Posts: 435

Re: If I download Windows XP Pro and burn it, will it work?

Well the older windows people wanted a lot more updates, now its kinda the other way around.

Dont look down here, my message is up there.

zammbi's Website