Can I use a single XP CD on different computers?

[kaigun]

Can I use the same XP CD on different computers as long as I have valid keys for each computer? My Dell E1505 laptop doesn't have a restore disk. I want to use my desktop's XP CD to do a clean install. The laptop has an XP home edition product key on the bottom.

The Dell recommendation is to use system restore. I want a clean install so I don't have all the Dell extra BS along with getting rid of all the all the other "stuff" (to be polite) that accumulates after three years of use.

Thanks.     

[luck of the irish]

Once both computers have XP Home and you have valid keys then yes you can use same CD.

[Quantos]

As luck of the irish says you will need valid keys for both computers.  This will entail purchasing a second license.

[kaigun]

I do have valid keys for each computer. That's what I needed to know.

[Quantos]

Oh okay, just making sure

[kaigun]

Thanks for the info. That's what I needed.

[Quantos]

No problem, come back anytime