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The user is seeking advice on how to start an older Windows version after replacing a failed hard drive, but they don't have installation media or a license, and the PC isn't theirs. The respondent suggests that Windows can be downloaded for free but requires purchasing a license key for activation. The overall tone is informative, focusing on options for reinstalling Windows despite initial resource limitations.
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Cooltwou

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My brother brought a computer here that has older Windows version on it and I am not sure which version it is and he said it doesn't boot up and one of the hard drives went out how to start Windows when I put a new hard drive in the computer
 

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Neemobeer

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You'll need Windows installation media and a license key and install it
 

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Well I don't have any of that and it's not my computer either
 

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You can download Windows for free; however, you would have to purchase a license key.
 

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