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Where can I find Companion CDs for old Microsoft Press training materials?

Anonymous
2023-02-18T22:39:44+00:00

I have SEVERAL old Microsoft Press training books (Inside Out series, MCSA and MCSE Exam series, Step by Step series, etc) but no companion CDs that originally came with them. Does Microsoft have an archive of old Microsoft Press training materials where I can go to and simply download Companion CDs in .iso format for free?

I'm SPECIFICALLY looking for Microsoft Press companion CDs that cover training on the following older products...

Windows 2000 Professional

Windows XP Professional

Windows 2000 Advanced Server

Windows 2003 Server (Standard, Enterprise, R2)

Office XP/2000/2002/2003 (Access, Excel, FrontPage, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, Project, Visio)

SQL Server 2000 (Standard, Enterprise)

SQL Server 2005 (Standard, Enterprise)

Exchange Server 2000 (Standard, Enterprise)

Exchange Server 2003 (Standard, Enterprise)

Any help or information would be GREATLY appreciated. I have a lot of old PC hardware (still working) that I've accumulated over the years as well as these old Microsoft software titles from my Microsoft Action Pack and TechNet subscriptions, and I wouldn't mind going back and having a little fun with the older stuff once in awhile. Again, any help or information would be GREATLY appreciated, and I hope to get some good leads. Thanks to all for the help...

Andrew

Windows for home | Other | Apps

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-02-20T20:01:45+00:00

    Hi, I’m Nicole, I’ll be happy to help you out today.

    Unfortunately, Microsoft no longer provides support for old Microsoft Press training materials and their companion CDs. As a result, they do not maintain an archive of old companion CDs for download.

    However, you may be able to find some of these companion CDs through third-party sellers, online auction sites, or by searching on peer-to-peer file-sharing networks. Just be cautious and only download files from reputable sources to avoid the risk of malware or viruses.

    Alternatively, you may consider checking out online resources that offer free or low-cost training materials and tutorials for older Microsoft products. Some examples include the Microsoft Virtual Academy, TechNet Archive, and Microsoft Docs. These resources may not offer the same level of interactivity as a companion CD, but they can still provide valuable insights and guidance on using older Microsoft products.

    I hope this helps, and good luck with your search!

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-02-19T19:55:17+00:00

    Hello Fred, and thanks for the info. I did search the archive.org site, but it didn’t turn up much of anything with regards to Microsoft Press Companion CDs. It’s “possible” that I haven’t been using the proper search criteria while hunting, but I think I’ve been very explicit with my search criteria in my efforts.

    I kind of get the impression that maybe trying to find those Companion CDs is a useless effort since a lot of the content on those CDs are outdated. However, a lot of exercises in those Microsoft Press books use PRACTICE FILES which are usually on the CDs directly, and not on any particular web sites that are now extinct. 

    Thanks again for the info Fred, and I’ll keep looking. Take care!

    Andrew

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-02-18T23:32:03+00:00

    Hello Andrew

    My name is Fred.

    Try to find them on this site below:

    https://archive.org/

    Best Regards,

    Fred

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