Re-installing Windows XP on MSi All-In-One PC's

Hi,
I have just taken over support of two MSi All-In-One PC's because the previous support person was fired for stealing money. As such I don't have the Administrator Passwords for either of the machines and they both appear to have viruses. They are both running Windows XP Home Edition, SP3. I need to re-install Windows on both machines so that I have Administrator access and can install Anti-virus software etc. I need to know the following please:
1. Do these machines come with an OEM version of Windows XP? I can't find any disks so maybe they don't?
2. Can I download a copy of the MSi OEM version of Windows XP from somewhere?
Basically I need to re-install Windows on the two machines but I am unsure how to go about it. Any help would be appreciated thank you...
Thanks and Regards,
Phil

You need discs to reinstall OS. You can't download OS, unless you go the illegal way. If these came with Windows preinstalled, there should be factory reaset possibility when booting (when you see "Hit Delete to access BIOS" look for something based on resetting factory settings). Magic word:IF.
If not, you need CD and key of course.

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