Can I give buddy a copy of my WinXP CD?

watdahel · Dec 31, 2007

My buddy has a Dell computer running WinXP Pro. He asked me to reinstall the OS however he does not have the installation CD. Would it be OK to use my own CD and use he's Product Key?

Tmagic650 · Jan 1, 2008

No, you would have to use the key that came with the disc you use

Nodsu · Jan 1, 2008

That's bull****.

As long as the key is for the exact same version of Windows as your CD, it will work just fine.

Tmagic650 · Jan 1, 2008

"Would it be OK to use my own CD and use his Product Key?"...

What do you mean "BULL***" Nodsu?
I said the same thing that you said:

"No, you would have to use the key that came with the disc you use to install XP"...

pdyckman@comcas · Jan 1, 2008

He can use your disc: as long as he uses his existing key.

Mictlantecuhtli · Jan 1, 2008

Tmagic650 said:
What do you mean "BULL***" Nodsu?
I said the same thing that you said:

"No, you would have to use the key that came with the disc you use to install XP"...

Nodsu meant any XP Pro key will work with any XP Pro CD. The same with Home and other editions.

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