I just received a laptop without a cd-rom/dvd-rom.

Can I plug my xbox 360 HD-DVD rom into the usb 2.0 ports on the laptop? If so, can the xbox 360 HD-DVD rom read cd-roms? If so, can it read burned cd's?

I ask because I've got a valid and authentic Win XP Home cd-key (from my prior laptop) but I don't have a Win XP disc (just some recovery discs). I was going to download and burn a Win XP Home CD, then use my authentic serial to activate it.

Can I plug the xbox 360 HD-DVD rom into my new laptop, plop in the burned Win XP cd, and then install it from there?