Is it possible to reinstall windows without the disc?

[RaddaX2]

I don't know where else to ask so I thought I'd ask here.  Suppose someone wanted to reboot their system but didn't have the disc could one it ready to download and where?

[SukebeStudios]

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[BrightHeart76]

Depending on the version you're using, you should be able to as long as you have the registration codes.  Try this link for directions.

http://www.wikihow.com/Reinstall-Windows-XP-Without-the-CD

[Mizuki]

If you bought the pc, some PCs have restoration partitions, you boot into it and it recovers your pc like if you just bought it. If you built it, you'll need a CD/CD key.

[G.I.R]

If you bought the pc, some PCs have restoration partitions, you boot into it and it recovers your pc like if you just bought it. If you built it, you'll need a CD/CD key.

True, but in the case of Dell, and HP / Compaq you have to have "System restore" CD to access that partition  (all that's on these CD's is a short prompt to get to the System Restore image on the hard drive nothing else).  But if you have another way to get on the internet, you can generally download a n image of the CD that can be burned to a new CD.

[Liquid]

Typically if it was a Dell, Gateway, etc.... and if you lost the restore disc, then you could contact them for a replacement, which possibly comes with a small charge. (At least that's the way I remember it.)

If you lost a Windows XP installation disc and the key codes as well.....then most likely you'll have to re-purchase the item unless you want to risk trying to illegally download a copy of the application and pray that it's a legit copy.

[G.I.R]

I guess a few things we need to kow is
1.  What brand PC do you have,
2. Does it have a COA (Code of Authenticity) label on it (The coulouful label from Microsoft that says what version of windows you have, and has a twenty five digit license code on it).