Question on WoW private

[madhacker14]

I just got interested in WoW recently, just wanted to play more privates before i actually buy games xD, Do I need the actual CD's to play ona private? If not please explain how, or link to a guide please

 

[Blupig]

To play on a private server you only need the WoW installation, so you can download it from where-ever. There are official links to trials on the WoW site, and if you can get a hold of a retail account, there are links to the full version of the games.

 

[xtavie]

I remember there being a Blizzard app that allows you download all normal wow and 2 expansions... I'll try to find a link.