I have a laptop that has been re-formatted and only a recovery disc (XP pro
sp1) if I was able to borrow a (XP pro sp1) or older windows full instalation
disc would I still be able to use the exsisting licence key on the bottom of
the laptop. any help greatly appreciated
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On Jul 20, 8:08*pm, scottie <scot...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> I have a laptop that has been re-formatted and only a recovery disc (XP pro
> sp1) if I was able to borrow a (XP pro sp1) or older windows full instalation
> disc would I still be able to use the exsisting licence key on the bottomof
> the laptop. any help greatly appreciated
> --
> Thanks eveyone

NO. The existing licence key "sticker" is geared towards requiring a
HP install or recovery system.

"scottie" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:05728343-4F4F-446C-B119-(E-Mail Removed)...
>I have a laptop that has been re-formatted and only a recovery disc
>(XP pro
> sp1) if I was able to borrow a (XP pro sp1) or older windows full
> instalation
> disc would I still be able to use the exsisting licence key on the
> bottom of
> the laptop. any help greatly appreciated


That key won't work for Retail CDs, if that's what you mean by "full
installation disk". If it is an OEM CD then the key would work, but
would require a call to MS for activation. In either case, you would
need to have drivers downloaded and ready.

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