install windows xp on a laptop

[RicercatoreSbadato]

I've bought a laptop and i have a licence for one windows xp. now i'd
like to format the os (to clean the system) but i don't have the cd of
windows xp. Can I borrow a winxp cd from a friend and install it on my
system? I think it isn't bad because i have the licence mark on the
laptop...

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

"RicercatoreSbadato" > wrote in message
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> I've bought a laptop and i have a licence for one windows xp. now i'd
> like to format the os (to clean the system) but i don't have the cd of
> windows xp. Can I borrow a winxp cd from a friend and install it on my
> system? I think it isn't bad because i have the licence mark on the
> laptop...
>

Yes, you can, provided that the licence number on your
laptop is for the same flavour of WinXP as your friend's
CD. AFAIK, the only way to test this is to commence an
actual installation.

[Shenan Stanley]

RicercatoreSbadato wrote:
> I've bought a laptop and i have a licence for one windows xp. now
> i'd like to format the os (to clean the system) but i don't have
> the cd of windows xp. Can I borrow a winxp cd from a friend and
> install it on my system? I think it isn't bad because i have the
> licence mark on the laptop...

If you can find a Generic OEM installation of the same Windows XP
(Home/Pro/etc) as the one indicated on the CD Key sticker on the laptop - it
*may* work.

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[Forbiden]

Pegasus \(MVP\) Wrote:
> "RicercatoreSbadato" wrote in message
> oups.com...
> I've bought a laptop and i have a licence for one windows xp. now i'd
> like to format the os (to clean the system) but i don't have the cd
> of
> windows xp. Can I borrow a winxp cd from a friend and install it on
> my
> system? I think it isn't bad because i have the licence mark on the
> laptop...
>
>
> Yes, you can, provided that the licence number on your
> laptop is for the same flavour of WinXP as your friend's
> CD. AFAIK, the only way to test this is to commence an
> actual installation.

Probably it'll be better to ask laptop provider or Microsoft to give
you a licenced instalation CD.
Another wy is that after installation your System will ask you to
activate it.


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