Download a pirated copy of Windows XP to reinstall?

I lost my original CD for Windows XP Home Edition from my other laptop and now it has problems, so I'm wondering, can I use a pirated copy, then use a genuine key, under the laptop? Will it be legitimate? Microsoft does not provide a download for the older the OS so I'll download it using torrent I guess.

Additional:
... I have this other laptop too and I have the original CD with XP Professional and I have the key below but it broke, so I use this operating system and the key to my other laptop?

Certainly not recommended procedure! -Apart from the legal aspects, it is almost impossible to ensure that these downloads are not too infested with malware.

You can borrow a hologrammed someone drive?

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