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After running Norton every few hours (I'm in the middle of doing some very computer-…, and even if I do nothing to the disc afterwards, the next time I run Norton, the…t need THAT much space, and besides, I'm poor :P) but I don't want to … Re: Can I legally use any XP Home disc with pre-installed OEM XP Hardware and Software Microsoft Windows by Figaro21 Thanks for the advice. As I said, I'm legal with my own genuine COA key so I'll go for it. Will borrow my brothers disc at the weekend. 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Does anyone know what might be causing this? Thanks. Re: FDC error (with no floppy disc) Hardware and Software Hardware by benyam_dessu [QUOTE=blind+toothless]Hello, I'm having a problem with my computer startup. When the computer …, press F1 to continue. I get that it means Floppy Disc Controller error, but the funny thing is I don't… even have a floppy disc drive. I have a feeling that this might be some… Re: ASUS p8h67-m pro - hdd chaos Hardware and Software Hardware by rubberman … install Windows on the 320GB disc. 2. Re-install the 1TB disc. At this point, the correct disc should be booted by Windows…. These sort of problems are usually due to what disc responds first to the OS scanning of the hardware. On… Re: Can I legally use any XP Home disc with pre-installed OEM XP Hardware and Software Microsoft Windows by alc6379 It's legal. You have a license to use it, as obviated by you having a CoA sticker. The disc, no matter where you get it from, is just the media you install the OS with. As caperjack put it, if you're using your own key, and not someone else's, or a pirated key, you're good to go.