Upgrade to Windows XP Home Edition

[Susan]

I have a PC that has Millennium 2000 installed and would
like to have Windows XP Home Edition. Can I use my
Windows Home Edition CD that came with my other computer
to upgrade it? If not, what do I need to purchase at the
store to have the XP OS? Thanks for your help!

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Q. "Can I use my Windows Home Edition CD that came with
my other computer to upgrade it?"

A. No. You'll need to purchase a "Retail Upgrade Version" of
Windows XP Home Edition in order to upgrade over your existing
Windows ME installation.

HOW TO: Prepare to Upgrade Windows 98 or
Windows Millennium Edition to Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;316639

Before upgrading any existing Windows installation, it would be prudent to
run the Upgrade Advisor for Windows XP. This tool will report what hardware
or software may be incompatible with Windows XP. If you follow the Upgrade
Advisor's recommendations, you should not have any problem upgrading to
Windows XP.

If you fail to utilize the Upgrade Advisor, you may run into incompatibility issues.
Just inserting the Windows XP Upgrade CD in the CD Drive and selecting
"upgrade" is not going to give you the desired result. You must "prepare and
plan" your computer before beginning the upgrade process.

Windows XP Upgrade Advisor
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307726

It is imperative that you have the latest BIOS update installed. Visit the support
website of the manufacturer of your computer or motherboard for instructions
on updating your computer's BIOS.

Accessing Motherboard BIOS
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm

Also, physically disconnect all your peripheral hardware devices,
especially USB devices (not including your mouse, keyboard or
monitor). Uninstall any antivirus program, too!

HOW TO: Install Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;316941&Product=winxp

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

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Michael Stevens]

How to Troubleshoot Windows XP Problems During Installation
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;310064

How to troubleshoot problems during installation when you upgrade from Windows 98
or Windows Millennium Edition to Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310064&Product=winxp

Troubleshooting Windows XP Setup
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_setup.htm

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Kelly Theriot]

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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| I have a PC that has Millennium 2000 installed and would
| like to have Windows XP Home Edition. Can I use my
| Windows Home Edition CD that came with my other computer
| to upgrade it? If not, what do I need to purchase at the
| store to have the XP OS? Thanks for your help!

 

[Will Denny]

Hi

You won't be able to use the XP CD that you have to install onto another PC.
You can either purchase another XP CD or purchase another license for the
one that you already have - depending on what of CD that is:

"Additional Licenses for Windows XP Home Edition"
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/addlic.asp