That depends--is it the same SKU and is either pc a brand name OEM

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Larry Samuels Associate Expert
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> Hi I'm thinking of reformating my computer but I cant find my xp cd
> If I reformat and install using my friends xp cd and my own cdkey would it
> work??
> Is there anyway around having to reinstall xp and still format