Installing xp-same disk different key codes

[bushmins]

Can i do this? I have a friend who needs to reinstall xp but doesnt have his disk but still has his original key code that came with his computer.

I presume that the key code he has was the one you get when you buy a new computer from a retal store - You get a key code stuck to the back of the computer and recovery disks.

My xp disk is an OEM version i bought online. He will not be using the key code supplied with MY disks.

Are we able to do this?

 

[Simmy]

Yep it will work I've done hundreds of windows installs with the same disc and never had a problem. I'm assuming both cd keys are for the same version (home/professional) of windows xp?

 

[bushmins]

Yeh they are both for the same edition (home).
The thing that worries me a bit is that his key code came with the recovery disks (and computer) and my disk was a proper oem full version of xp.

I guess although you only get the recovery disks when you buy a retal computer you are still paying for a full xp licence, so im hoping what i want to do will be fine.

Thanks for the reply.

 

[Brian Stuart]

You will probably have to activate through the automated telephone service instead of online but it is perfectly legal and takes only a couple of minutes.
The number BTW is 0800 018 8354