deleted windows, but now want it back!

[stupid_boy]

I stupidly installed linux on to my computer over my copy of Windows XP, however my computer did not come with a copy of the disks to re-install should something happen, so i now have a computer that i can use but not to it's fullest potential, i have the product key number, that is still intact, however no way of installing it, does anyone know where/how i would be able to get a legal copy of the intasllation disks without buying a whole new copy of Windows,
Thanks

[RATTER15]

You could take it to a PC repair shop, they will probably install it for you as you have a serial number or they may just use theirs.

[Gandy]

Did you actually format your HD when installing Linux? Try searching for a Windows partition on your HD using Linux explorer.

If it is still on there then open a command window and delete your MBR (http://linuxgazette.net/issue63/okopnik.html)

When you reboot it may offer you the chance to boot with Linux and/or Windows.

Why the hell do you want Windows back anyway? Why not try the Ubuntu distro of linux. http://www.ubuntu.com/

[peanut]

Sounds like you're up the creek without a paddle.

[stupid_boy]

i'm sure i deleted the partition with windows on it, i am proably going to install unbuntu on it and use my computer as a dual-boot, but i know that the partition that windows was on is now no more!