installing XP

[Steve44]

I had a non-validated copy of Windows XP on my computer, came with the
computer, so I bought an XP upgrade. I installed it by booting through the
CD drive and installed it into a different file. When I went to install all
the udates, it said that the site was not available. I tried a couple of
different ways, and still could not get it to work.

Another thing I would like to do is transfer all the documents and settings
to the newly installed XP.

Any suggestions??

thanks

 

[Bob I]

XP Upgrade? What are you going to use as the qualifying
software/operating system? You still don't have a valid operating
system, so you need one of those first. You will need a an install CD
for Windows 2000, Windows 98 or Windows 95 before you have a legit system.

 

[Doum]

XP Upgrade? What are you going to use as the qualifying
software/operating system? You still don't have a valid operating
system, so you need one of those first. You will need a an install CD
for Windows 2000, Windows 98 or Windows 95 before you have a legit
system.

The OP didn't say if his XP upgrade was Home or Pro, I have both upgrade
and XP Home won't accept Windows 2000 or NT as qualifying OS for upgrade,
only XP Pro will.

Doum