can't install xp home

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I have tried several times to install xp home edition, an
upgrade from 98 second edition. During the process the
page that pops up tells me windows can not install xp
because I have a program that it can not run with. When
starting I click upgrade so I don't lose everything. What
should I do next???? So fustrated. Ready to buy a new unit.
 
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!

If you happen to run into any installation difficulties, use the following resources:

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

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

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Kelly Theriot]

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

[Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP]

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

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

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------


| I have tried several times to install xp home edition, an
| upgrade from 98 second edition. During the process the
| page that pops up tells me windows can not install xp
| because I have a program that it can not run with. When
| starting I click upgrade so I don't lose everything. What
| should I do next???? So fustrated. Ready to buy a new unit.
 
Thanks for the help.I did most of the things you mentioned
in your posting. I checked my computer's website for any
upgrades, I uninstalled the antivirus software and I
disconnected all peripheral hardward not needed. I then
went to the xp disc. and clicked on the "check system
compatability" and it returned this message. "Blocking
Issues.. Other Operating systems found.....More than one
operating system installed" so it can not install xp. I
had xp installed once but had problems and had to
uninstall it just 2 days ago, but I use the xp disc to
uninstall so there should not be any other operating
systems.
Now what???
-----Original Message-----
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!

If you happen to run into any installation difficulties, use the following resources:

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

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

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Kelly Theriot]

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

[Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP]

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

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

---------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------


| I have tried several times to install xp home edition, an
| upgrade from 98 second edition. During the process the
| page that pops up tells me windows can not install xp
| because I have a program that it can not run with. When
| starting I click upgrade so I don't lose everything. What
| should I do next???? So fustrated. Ready to buy a new unit.
.
Click to expand...
 
Clean Install Windows XP
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

[Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP]

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

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

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------


| Thanks for the help.I did most of the things you mentioned
| in your posting. I checked my computer's website for any
| upgrades, I uninstalled the antivirus software and I
| disconnected all peripheral hardward not needed. I then
| went to the xp disc. and clicked on the "check system
| compatability" and it returned this message. "Blocking
| Issues.. Other Operating systems found.....More than one
| operating system installed" so it can not install xp. I
| had xp installed once but had problems and had to
| uninstall it just 2 days ago, but I use the xp disc to
| uninstall so there should not be any other operating
| systems.
| Now what???
 
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