Re; Upgrading windows 2000 to XP

[Brian Massey]

Greetings.

I am having a problem with upgrading windows 2K pro to
windows XP pro. I put the installation disk in the cdrom
drive and get a message that states that "setup does not
support upgrading windows 2000 professional to windows XP
professional". I have researched this and, according to
Microsoft's website, it is upgradable...so what the heck
is going on? I am trying to avoid a full re-format and
clean install. Does anyone have any advice?

Thank you,
Brian Massey
(e-mail address removed)

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Apparently, you acquired an "OEM Version" of Windows XP.
OEM versions cannot upgrade an existing Windows installation. Only
"retail versions" can upgrade. Either purchase a retail version of Windows XP
Professional 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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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| Greetings.
|
| I am having a problem with upgrading windows 2K pro to
| windows XP pro. I put the installation disk in the cdrom
| drive and get a message that states that "setup does not
| support upgrading windows 2000 professional to windows XP
| professional". I have researched this and, according to
| Microsoft's website, it is upgradable...so what the heck
| is going on? I am trying to avoid a full re-format and
| clean install. Does anyone have any advice?
|
| Thank you,
| Brian Massey