From: relic2@cjb.net   
      
   Ron Winter wrote:   
   > I bought an HP desktop ~6 years ago. XP Home was pre-installed. I   
   > didn't get an XP disc with the computer but and I have the product   
   > key on a sticker on the side of the computer. The computer is running   
   > very slow so I want to reformat the hard disc and reinstall windows.   
   > As I dint have a CD how can I reinstall XP after I have reformatted   
   > the disc?   
      
   HP usually has a hidden partition that contains an image of the machine "as   
   built". At boot time, I believe it's Ctrl-F12 to start the recovery. The   
   recovery reformats the disk.   
      
   You can contact HP and get them to send you a Recovery CD for a nominal   
   price (~$10).   
      
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