Re-installing Windows XP

[Stuart]

My laptop has recently crashed and needs a new hard
drive - this means that my Windows XP Home Ed. needs to
be installed again. However, I have lost my Windows XP
CD - I still have the Booklet that came with it, and the
License / Product Key attached to the bottom of my
laptop. Does anyone know whether I can use another XP cd
to re-install and just re-register with my current
license / product key, or do i have to surcombe and fork
out on a completely new XP package?!!

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

If Windows XP came preinstalled on your PC, then you'll
have to contact the manufacturer of your PC and request
a CD replacement. Your Product Key will only work with
the manufacturer's CD.

How to Replace Lost, Broken, or Missing Microsoft Software or Hardware
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[ln];326246

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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| My laptop has recently crashed and needs a new hard
| drive - this means that my Windows XP Home Ed. needs to
| be installed again. However, I have lost my Windows XP
| CD - I still have the Booklet that came with it, and the
| License / Product Key attached to the bottom of my
| laptop. Does anyone know whether I can use another XP cd
| to re-install and just re-register with my current
| license / product key, or do i have to surcombe and fork
| out on a completely new XP package?!!