Can't Upgrade From XP Home SP2 to XP Pro

[Gerry Monroe]

I'm trying to upgrade my XP Home SP2 to XP Pro, but when I
try to install, I get the following error: "Setup cannot
continue because the version of Windows that is currently
installed on your computer is newer than the version on
the CD" I'm assuming that this is because I've have SP2
which is making my just purchased XP Pro disk think that
it's newer. The computer is a Sony PCG-GRX670 with a
manufacturer's installation of XP Home on it. I'd rather
upgrade my current installation rather than do a fresh
install. Any suggestions?

Thanks, Gerry

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Unless SP2 is integrated into XP Pro, then one cannot
upgrade an existing XP Home w/SP2 installation using
a non-SP2 version of XP Pro. What you need to do is
create a SP2 "slipstreamed" version of XP Pro, then use
the new CD to upgrade over XP Home w/SP2.

You have two options:

1. Uninstall SP2 from XP Home, then upgrade to XP Pro.

or

2. Create a SP2 slipstreamed version of XP Pro (preferred)
and use the new XP Pro w/SP2 to upgrade.

Either one of the following utilities makes slipstreaming
(integrating) SP2 into Windows XP a breeze:

Windows Slipstreaming and Bootable CD Guide
http://www.msfn.org/articles.php?action=show&showarticle=49

Information on AutoStreamer 1.0
http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=188337&st=0&#entry245

Windows XP Service Pack 2 - Direct Download
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...BE-3B8E-4F30-8245-9E368D3CDB5A&displaylang=en

How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 2 from your computer
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;875350&Product=windowsxpsp2

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

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
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| I'm trying to upgrade my XP Home SP2 to XP Pro, but when I
| try to install, I get the following error: "Setup cannot
| continue because the version of Windows that is currently
| installed on your computer is newer than the version on
| the CD" I'm assuming that this is because I've have SP2
| which is making my just purchased XP Pro disk think that
| it's newer. The computer is a Sony PCG-GRX670 with a
| manufacturer's installation of XP Home on it. I'd rather
| upgrade my current installation rather than do a fresh
| install. Any suggestions?
|
| Thanks, Gerry

 

[Patti MacLeod]

Hi Gerry,

You could uninstall SP2, then try the upgrade. If the upgrade is successful,
reinstall SP2.

Another option would be to create an XP Pro CD slipstreamed with SP2. There
are directions here for creating the slipstreamed CD:
http://www.theeldergeek.com/slipstreamed_xpsp2_cd.htm
You will need to d/load the full install (Network Installation Package for
IT Professionals and Developers) for SP2, which is available here:
http://tinyurl.com/6ubys



Regards,

 

[Gerry]

Thanks all for the quick replies.

The option that worked for me was to uninstall SP2 via the
Add/Remove Programs (I thought SP2 was a permanent thing)
and then upgrade to XP Pro and reinstall SP2.

Thanks again,

Gerry

 

[Patti MacLeod]

You're very welcome



Regards,