Hi all...

This question is in regards to the Windows XP license (EULA). My new
computer (Sony Vaio RS420) came with no WinXP cd. It has a utility to
recover the software and operating system (WinXP). I just need to make the
DVD (it has a DVD writer).

The HDD has 2 partitions (and one more hidden where the recovery stuff is).
The c: partition is 13 GB and the d: is 90 GB. I would like to have a single
partition but I don't have a Windows XP cd. The recovery disk will make thew
same 2 partitions that the machine has from the factory. I have the key for
WinXP. It is on a sticker in the back of the machine.

The question: Can I use any WinXP cd with my key on my machine to make the
HDD a single partition, legally ? I know MS won't come knocking on my door
if I do but I'm interested to know if It is within my license's rights. It
makes sense to me that I should, after all I did pay for one license, but I
didn't read past page two in the EULA :-).

Thanks