I wanted to avoid the need to do that, if the SP2 key works with the SP1 CD.



"Jerry" wrote:

> 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
> news:9D57E5B2-7319-4E87-9B8B-59F138BA4617@microsoft.com...
> >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
> >
>
>
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