No, the key is tied to the installation CD - that's why slipstreaming to a
later version maintains use of the original key.

"Allochthonous" <Allochthonous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:4A1C3F63-299F-4EE0-AAC4-642A10352E35@microsoft.com...
>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
>> >
>>
>>
>>