Need a cheap copy of Windows

[vangogh228]

Hi all.

I replaced my laptop when the hard drive crashed, and got a new hard drive for the old unit for my grandkids (age 4) to use for games. Sometime during the last four years, I have misplaced the restore disks and now have no OS. Does anyone know of a resource to get Windows cheap? It doesn't have to be the most recent version. THANKS!

Tom

 

[Ron_dK]

You might try knoppix. It's for free.
http://www.knoppix.org/

But seriously, check out e-bay > computers > operating systems and you might find some XP for some $ 80,00.

 

[Minkey]

Just make sure it legit and from a reputable seller of course

Oh and just to have a moan about rip of Britain - for a legit copy of XP Home (OEM) I paid £80 ($150) and even on e-bay it would probably set you back about £55 ($105).