Reinstalling XP Pro w/o the original CDs

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I have a home built desk top system which I'd like to upgrade as it has
performed flawlessly but its only a single core CPU, not 2.x USB, relatively
small HDs,
etc. I originally bought XP Pro retail and installed it. Problem is now I
don't have the disks any longer. I can determine the key via various
utility programs and I've heard that one can use any XP installation CDs
(assuming its the same version; Retail XP Pro in this case) and use the
original
product key to complete the install. Is that correct?? Where would I find
XP Pro retail CDs to install on my new system without having to buy them
again? Any suggestions?


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