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    I searched the forum and didn't see this question answered.  I purchased a used Toshiba laptop online.  The person who sold it to me said he lost the original Toshiba-issued Win XP Pro disk but the validation key is on the bottom of the computer.  I verified that the number is legitimate.  The hard drive on the laptop is small and it seems as if it is going to fail so I plan to replace it. 

    I have a legitimate, unopened version of Win XP Pro Upgrade (not the full version, the upgrade).  Can I install the new harddrive on the laptop and use the combination of the Win XP Upgrade and the legitimate validation key on the sticker on the bottom of the computer to execute a full, fresh install of XP Pro?

    Saturday, June 7, 2008 1:42 AM

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    The OEM Windows XP product key affixed to the Toshiba computer is only valid with Toshiba's recovery media.  You'll need to contact Toshiba and request the proper Windows XP recovery disk.

     

    How to Replace Lost, Broken, or Missing Microsoft Software or Hardware
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326246/en-gb

     

     

     

    Saturday, June 7, 2008 2:33 AM
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    The OEM Windows XP product key affixed to the Toshiba computer is only valid with Toshiba's recovery media.  You'll need to contact Toshiba and request the proper Windows XP recovery disk.

     

    How to Replace Lost, Broken, or Missing Microsoft Software or Hardware
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326246/en-gb

     

     

     

    Saturday, June 7, 2008 2:33 AM
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    FatPants,

     

    Your issue appears to be outside the scope of the Genuine Advantage forum. In an attempt to assist I would like to provide some information which may help. Recovery CD’s are specific to your computer manufacturer. Please contact your manufacturer for assistance. They should be able to assist with your request and/or questions. Since the telephone number and web sites are not maintained by Microsoft we cannot make any warranty as to their validity. Here is the website for Toshiba Support and number for support:  (800) 457-7777 and website http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/su/su_sc_home.jsp

     

    Here is also a website for Upgrade Advice, Known Issues, and Answers:

     

    http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/upgrading/before.mspx

     

    Lori MS

    Monday, June 9, 2008 6:55 PM