J JPerkins Jan 14, 2004 #1 At the install XP option I get "setup cannot upgrade this computer to XP" can someone tell me why.
C Carey Frisch [MVP] Jan 14, 2004 #2 Apparently, you acquired an "OEM version" of Windows XP Pro. OEM versions are not designed to upgrade an existing Windows installation. It must be installed on a reformatted drive. Only "retail versions" of Windows XP have the ability to upgrade. Clean Install Windows XP http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html -- Carey Frisch Microsoft MVP Windows XP - Shell/User Be Smart! Protect your PC! http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/
Apparently, you acquired an "OEM version" of Windows XP Pro. OEM versions are not designed to upgrade an existing Windows installation. It must be installed on a reformatted drive. Only "retail versions" of Windows XP have the ability to upgrade. Clean Install Windows XP http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html -- Carey Frisch Microsoft MVP Windows XP - Shell/User Be Smart! Protect your PC! http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/
