xp cd messed up

can i use a diffrent windows xp home cd with my keys mines
messed up

[Norm]

Yes you can, in fact if you have a burner just make a copy.

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[ras]

If it's the same Windows version, sure. The Product key is not 'written'
into the cd anyway.


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[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

If you use the same type of CD, yes.

Product Keys are bound to the specific type and language of
CD/license (OEM, Volume, retail, full, or Upgrade) with which they are
purchased. For example, a WinXP Home OEM Product Key won't work for
any retail version of WinXP Home, or for any version of WinXP Pro, and
vice versa. An upgrade's Product Key cannot be used with a full
version CD, and vice versa. An OEM Product Key will not work to
install a retail product. An Italian Product Key will not work with
an English CD. Product Keys and CDs cannot be mixed & matched.

You should also make an effort to get a replacement CD:

How to Replace Lost, Broken, or Missing Microsoft Software or Hardware
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;326246

If it was an OEM license, you should contact whomever sold you the
OS; although very few manufacturers/vendors keep records of the
Product Keys they've sold, it's worth a try before you have to buy a
new license.


Bruce Chambers

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