Install win XPProfessional (Full) to Win2000 Prof.

[Marty K]

According to the readme file that came on the WINXP CD
I can install XP (full not upgrade version) over a win2000
system. When I try to do this setup tells me that I
can't upgrade win2000 but must do a clean install.

I started compatibility check and was quickly informed that
I could not upgrade win2000 to XP.

I there a way to install the full version without
doing a clean install?

I'm looking for a way to do this without having to
reinstall all my applications. A very tedious process
as most of you know.


Thanks
Marty
(e-mail address removed)

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Apparently you acquired an "OEM Version" of Windows XP Professional.
OEM versions cannot upgrade an existing Windows installation. Only
"Retail Versions" can upgrade. Either purchase a Retail Version of XP Pro
or reformat your drive to install the OEM version "clean".

Clean Install Windows XP
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Michael Stevens]

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Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

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| According to the readme file that came on the WINXP CD
| I can install XP (full not upgrade version) over a win2000
| system. When I try to do this setup tells me that I
| can't upgrade win2000 but must do a clean install.
|
| I started compatibility check and was quickly informed that
| I could not upgrade win2000 to XP.
|
| I there a way to install the full version without
| doing a clean install?
|
| I'm looking for a way to do this without having to
| reinstall all my applications. A very tedious process
| as most of you know.
|
|
| Thanks
| Marty
| (e-mail address removed)

 

[Marty K]

Apparently you acquired an "OEM Version" of Windows XP Professional.
OEM versions cannot upgrade an existing Windows installation. Only
"Retail Versions" can upgrade. Either purchase a Retail Version of XP Pro
or reformat your drive to install the OEM version "clean".

Clean Install Windows XP
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Michael Stevens]

Thanks for the response... . I was afraid of that.
So will set aside some time to do this.

marty