Quoting Post Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic Windows Reinstallation Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] Quote: from [m]Cingular Wireless[/m] at 1:44 am on Feb. 24, 2008[quote]No, the key is tied to that one CD only. Call Microsoft because maybe they can do something.[/quote] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post BrokenBelief Posted at 10:41 pm on Feb. 23, 2008 If I have my windows product key (the 25-digit key), can I use any Windows install disk to install with?  Because somehow my original XP disks seem to have gotten lost in the shuffle of moving and such, but I need to format my C: drive.  I've got all kinds of crap on this thing and a fresh install is really what I need.  (DirectX problems, irreparable registry corruption, etc.) Any of you tech buffs know?

Replies pleaseremove Posted at 8:57 am on Feb. 24, 2008 Your key will work on any disk as long as its the correct version. So if your key is for XP Home then you will need an XP Home CD. Cingular Wireless Posted at 1:44 am on Feb. 24, 2008 No, the key is tied to that one CD only. Call Microsoft because maybe they can do something. greeneyedone Posted at 10:42 pm on Feb. 23, 2008 I think you can go to the website and download it that way. But I am not completely sure. wetwilly1169 Posted at 10:42 pm on Feb. 23, 2008 No, it should be genuine to only that copy of windows. But even if you had it with you it would not work. You would have to call microsoft and have them issue you a new key. exsetera Posted at 10:42 pm on Feb. 23, 2008 if its the same version of XP then yah i think you can All 5 previous replies displayed.