Cannot install XP upgrade after drive failure

I have a 2nd PC on which I did a Windows XP Home upgrade years ago. The hard drive failed and the upgrade CD will let me install a new hard disk. It is just a backup/test PC and I would keep as an XP system. Is there a way around this problem?

Update of what?

Win XP upgrades will let you upgrade by inserting the disc of BONE of origin of an eligible operating system (Windows 98/SE or ME) or Win2K

during the installation.

If you do not have the disk of OS of origin anywhere, you can probably download it - what was the original operating system, based on the certificate of authenticity?

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