I didn't realise when buying my pc that they did not give me a Windows Xp cd with my computer. It has Windows Xp on it and I just presumed that it would have a cd. There were other cds with the computer but not the one I want.

How do they get away with this?

Anyway I rang the guy I bought the computer off and he said I can buy a copy of Windows off him. Otherwise he will re-install Windows for me for $100. What a rip off!!!Isn't it illegal to sell a computer with Windows installed on it and no cd.

I don't know where I stand with this issue. Can anyone give me some ideas on what to do?

Do you have a COA (certificate of authority) on the side of the computer case? This will give you a serial number. If you do have one the computer seller usually gives you a recovery disc with it. (which you can still ask for)

If you don't
have a COA you have an illegal copy of windows on your computer. You can buy computers without windows, however if it is already installed it must have a COA with it. It is illegal to sell a computer with Windows installed but without the COA.

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Mitz
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