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Actually there are several iterations of key generations.
XP Pro
XP Home
XP Pro w/ SP2
XP Home w/ SP2
XP OEM
XP OEM Tier 1 (Dell)
XP OEM Tier 1 (HP/Compaq)
XP OEM Tier 1 (Toshiba)
and actually several others. The media has specific data files that are unique to each iteration, and will only accept specific key values. The media itself is neither legal or illegal, but the key which you use. As JinnKai said above, another Windows disc MAY work with your key, but realistically it may very well not. Technically, per MS licensing to vendors, even if they have a "rebuild" CD with your laptop, they should've given you a "true" copy of the Windows CD usable with that key. Sadly, most Tier 1 vendors do not do this.
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