Have product key, but don't have CD... legal to download?

[ravenvii]

Maybe this is an odd question, but I have a product key for Windows 2000 (yes, legally obtained), but I don't have the install disc... Can I download a copy? Is it legal to do so?

 

[TEG]

Yes. Although it is more legitimate to just copy it from someone.

TEG

 

[Osarkon]

I don't see why not. I've done it when faced with having to format people's laptops as a last resort to fix and they don't have the disks.

Works just fine and because it's the serial you pay for really, there shouldn't be a problem.

 

[jf8]

It is not legal to download. But who cares?

 

[ReanimationLP]

It really doesnt matter either way, as you're using the license.

And what you're really paying for is the license, not the disc.

Hell, I bet Microsoft would send you a disc if you called and asked nicely.