Revert back to basic windows xp

[dumpy2]

ok, heres my question:

right now my pc does not have a legal copy of windows xp pro as my friend that helped me build the computer must have used a fake product key or whatever. so now i always get these prompts to purchase a new cd key. now i need to get a copy of windows because i am going to install a new mobo, and ive read its best to just do a fresh install of windows when doing this. anyway i don't ever use any of the pro stuff so i just want to get the basic xp, so i am just wondering how i can get rid of the pro stuff and just be able to buy and use a basic xp key. or i guess if it would work to just use a basic xp key and still keep the pro stuff would be fine too. thanks ahead of time for any info, i appreciate it.

 

[sturm]

an xp home key will not work on xp pro. Your best bet is to get a legal copy of xp home and reinstall the os after the new motherboard is installed.

 

[JesterX]

Get on NewEgg and buy an OEM Windows XP Home Edition, its pretty cheap.

 

[dumpy2]

Thats what i am planning on doing but i was reading that you have to enter the same cd key for the windows that is already on the pc, so i just wanted to make sure i wouldnt run into trouble if i tried to enter a new cd key.