The upgrade from 2 XP Machines to Windows 8 32-bit using CD 1.

I am planning to purchase and install 8 32-bit Windows and then switch to 8.1 by the store.

I have the new Mobo and parts to come for my laptop and have already spent $300,00 +/-to prepare the desktop computer.

My office has full-file XP SP3 with a genuine Windows key.

I also have a laptop that died so hard that I have to do a Complete install with a new key.

I understand the new key, but;

Can I use the same installation CD and use the Office XP key that I have to upgrade, without buying another key?

Both computers are guaranteed officially custom and past.

Hi Robert,.

Thanks for posting the request in Microsoft Community Forums.

You can install Windows XP by using the CD, however it is not possible to use the same product key to activate that has already been used on the desktop. I suggest you perform a new installation of Windows 8 on laptop with the new retail product key. Therefore, you may need to purchase 2 product key of Windows 8 to activate both computers.

How to perform a new installation of Windows

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/clean-install

Hope this information helps. Response with status so that we can help you.

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