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      • Even if you can’t purchase those old versions somewhere, that still doesn’t make it legal or moral to pirate copies for free. So, no, there is no way to legally download a copy of Windows for free, be it Windows XP, Vista or older versions like Windows 98.
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  2. May 17, 2012 · I want to be able to download a copy of xp home from microsoft, not illegally (illegally is not worth it, plus major security risk to my network). Does anyone know a person within microsoft that has an email that I could contact about this?

  3. Jan 9, 2009 · So, no, there is no way to legally download a copy of Windows for free, be it Windows XP, Vista or older versions like Windows 98. “Just because a newer version of Windows comes along that doesn’t make the old versions suddenly free.” If you want something for free, you’ll need to investigate open-source alternatives to Windows like Linux.

  4. Jul 15, 2007 · Yes, I’m certain that there are various places where you can illegally download a copy of Windows XP and probably many other software packages. But the key word there is “illegally”. You would be stealing software almost exactly as if you walked into the retail store and walked out with a boxed product hidden under your coat.

  5. Nov 5, 2022 · Unfortunately, Microsoft has since removed the option to download Windows XP Mode directly. However, that doesn't mean you're out of luck, and you can use the Windows XP Mode download link below to grab a copy.

  6. Is it still illegal for US citizens to install a pirated copy of Windows XP or Vista on their machines, considering those windows have reached end of life? Could one get arrested for that?

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