I've got a computer with windows ME on it but I don't have the original disks.  I'd like to back up the operating system with the CD burner or obtain the original disks as a backup.  Help!!How could we help you obtain the original disks?  We know nothing about how you acquired that computer.

Acronis TrueImage or NORTON Ghost would allow you to create a backup of your OS; this backup could be used to restore your system if necessary.  However, I do not know if that can be done by burning a CD.  Since Acronis TrueImage and Norton Ghost create a mirror image of the entire drive, that's not likely to fit on a CD.  Such backups are usually created on a separate partition or separate hard drive.It will however fit on a DVD burner...this will not create a WinME original disk as soybean stated but a complete image of your system as it sits today...what happened to your originals ? ?

Well...
When I broke into the pentagon and stole this computer, it was broad daylight so there were a lot of people around.  And after I cut the steel cable holding it to the desk with my pocket blowtorch, I had to CARRY it down the hall.  And as I was slowly and inconspicuously carrying it down the hall with both hands,  the button holding up my pants popped off and my pants dropped to the FLOOR.  And wouldn't you know it about that time, ten women had just finished lunch and walked around the corner.  When they saw me holding the computer with my pants around my ankles, they all screamed and pushed an alarm.  So I ditched my pants (good thing my neon purple thong was still in good shape) and MADE a run for it.  And a hail of bullets and a high speed police chace later, I made it home.  But the disks were still in my pants back at the pentagon.

Just kidding.

A guy bought a new computer and gave me his old one.  The original disks (and him too) are long gone.  I've got the product CODE if that helps.Good explanation there on the history of your acquiring that computer.  LOL

The product code is irrelevant in this situtation.  I think we've given you appropriate advice, so I don't what more we can add.  Now, you need to plan an acquiring some software (Acronis TrueImage or Norton Ghost).  Just be careful you don't get caught with your pants down.   However if the operating system has problems, you will only be backing those up as well. In the absence of a legal Windows CD you are stuck with what you have, which includes the debris of how many years of installs, uninstalls, malware, crappola, etc.