You can slipstream SP2 or SP3 into the original XP Home CD, either one, and
burn a new XP Home w/SP2/3 CD and go from there.

Google slipstreaming for how to do it.

Google AutoStreamer for a program that will make it much easier.

"Allochthonous" <Allochthonous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>I have two copies of XP Home Upgrade, one with SP2 and one without,
>installed
> on older machines.
>
> I am going to sacrifice one install, which happens to be the SP1 version,
> for a dual boot setup on a new laptop. I know that I need to remove the
> install from the original machine, but other than that the license should
> be
> transferable without any problems, right? I do have a previous copy of
> Windows to use for verification in the install process.
>
> My other question is this: Can I use the XP with SP2 CD with the XP with
> SP1 key? I have a standalone SP2 CD, so it's not a huge deal if I can't,
> but
> it sure would be easier if i can install straight to SP2.
>
> Thanks.
>
> PK
>