If the new Windows XP Home CD is a retail copy,
you don't need any previous licenses to install it.
If it's OEM, it's tied to the computer on which it was
originally installed. So what is it?

*TimDaniels*

"Calkinsj88" wrote:
> 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.