My XP disk was accidently destroyed but I still have the product key. Can I get it replaced by download?1 person needs an answerI do too

My XP disk was accidently destroyed but I still have the product key. Can I get it replaced by download?=====================================Maybe the following link would be worth a look:(326246) How to replace Microsoft softwareor hardware, order service packs, and replaceproduct manualshttp://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=326246 Volunteer J - MS-MVP - Digital Media Experience - Notice_This is not tech support_I am a volunteer - Solutions that work for me may not work for you - ***Proceed at your own risk***

My XP disk was accidently destroyed but I still have the product key. Can I get it replaced by download?=====================================Maybe the following link would be worth a look:(326246) How to replace Microsoft softwareor hardware, order service packs, and replaceproduct manualshttp://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=326246 Volunteer J - MS-MVP - Digital Media Experience - Notice_This is not tech support_I am a volunteer - Solutions that work for me may not work for you - ***Proceed at your own risk***

On Thu, 7 Oct 2010 20:22:58 +0000, Bern1969 wrote:My XP disk was accidently destroyed but I still have the product key.  Can I get it replaced by download?No. Find a friend who has the same edition as yours (Home vs.Professional, Retail vs. OEM, Full vs. Upgrade) and make a copy ofhis. That is legal.Ken Blake (MS MVP)

On Thu, 7 Oct 2010 20:22:58 +0000, Bern1969 wrote:My XP disk was accidently destroyed but I still have the product key.  Can I get it replaced by download?No. Find a friend who has the same edition as yours (Home vs.Professional, Retail vs. OEM, Full vs. Upgrade) and make a copy ofhis. That is legal.Ken Blake (MS MVP)