Can I Use a Windows 7 Recovery Disk on a Windows XP Netbook? +

So here's my situation.

I have an old Acer Aspire 1 netbook that had Windwos XP crash on it. The recovery disk for XP is on it's way. But, XP is so old, I was wondering if I could use the Windows 7 recovery disk that came with my current laptop. Would this work, or just cause further problems?

Also, if it would work, can I still use the Windows 7 recovery disk if something happens to my current laptop?

Unless your W7 recovery disc is some like Windows 7 Starter Edition (which is the most basic comperable version to XP b/c it the most stripped down and most newer model netbooks actually have that installed now over XP or Vista); I'd say 'No'. As others have stated netbooks aren't usually designed--hardware-wise--to W7 Premium or above. That and recovery disc tend to me 'OEM' specific to the maker of the system and the specifics for it.

Alright, wait for the XP recovery it is. Thanks!