MS uses inferior CDs yay no more XP CD

[Siris Le Osiris]

Wooooooooo my XP Pro CD died just after i had reformated and was reinstalling no less. GO MICROSOFT
Has anyone ever heard of a CD cracking from the center hole outwards while it was in use -.- got a crack running from the centre in a gradual curve out bout 3 cms

dam 300 dollar slag

[_N_]

no, most companies will replace the CD for a small fee when it becomes too scratched or you break it.

I have heard of CD's cracking and exploding while in use. :)

[Antallica]

Yeah my GTA2 CD has a small crack in the centre. So did my Duke Nukem Atomic Ed. and that went kaboom in my mates 52x.

[Grrr!!]

Contact Microsoft. I am almost certain they replace cd's like yours for near on free.

[=/adrenaline/=]

Friends CD blew up in his drive on the weekend, had it taken apart and cleaned and all is fine :)

Here at work (IAG Insurance) I have been told that MS will replace the CDs that are lost etc for about $40, as long as you have the receipt etc for proof of ownership.

Might pay to call them about it.

[Ragnor]

What brand/model is your cd drive? Some drives have a reputation of killing cd's ie: Aopen 52x drives.

[varkk]

I saw a BTC Rewriter blow up a CD.

Also you should be able to get your windows CD replaced for a small processing fee from MS if you have your license to show them. Remember you bought a license to use XP not a CD with XP on it, it is just the medium which carries the software.

[Wibber]

or iof worst comes to worst you can buy a media kit from dse for $70

[Siris Le Osiris]

its an asus 52x 24x 52x
I just thought it was a great time for the CD to die 66% through the install ... i hate windows 95