As long as the XP CD is an OEM version, which it will be if supplied by
Dell, your COA sticker number will work fine..

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Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/User


"Calkinsj88" <Calkinsj88@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:C8EFB6BA-2956-4BFB-A3ED-232F46E3A7C7@microsoft.com...
> OK, this is what I have for those that need more info. I have Windows XP
> HOME
> (with no service pack), I need to reinstall windows, but I only have a
> windows XP HOME (with service pack 2), and I am trying to figure out if I
> can
> use the same license number for my reinstallment since the window that I
> am
> using for installation is an updated one from the origianal. The original
> cd
> with the operating system is lost. Both CD's are dell's and the DELL tech
> it
> should be ok to do this task, I am seeking the opinion of the microsoft
> community to see if it will work.
>
> "Calkinsj88" wrote:
>
>> My laptop, just got a couple of days ago is a dell, It has windows XP
>> Home
>> and no service packs. It is currently having problems with the windows
>> and
>> needs to be reinstalled, The person who initially had the laptop lost the
>> operating CD. I currenltly purchased the windows Home service pack 2, and
>> I
>> am wondering if I can use that to reinstall windows and still use the
>> same
>> licenses? A dell tech. told me it was absolutely correct to do so, but I
>> wanted to get a microsoft tech to give me the ok that it will work. The
>> service pack two cd I have came from Dell. Laptop is Insperion 2600,
>> trying
>> to get it fucntional soon.