Force upgrade with XP Pro Full version

[Marie]

Hi,

I need to upgrade my 98 pc to XP Pro and bought a full
version.. I need to know if there is a way to upgrade
with this cd.. I only get the full installation option..
I bought the cd months ago and now can't return it. Any
help would be appreciated.. Thanks

Marie

 

[Mike Brannigan [MSFT]]

Hi,

I need to upgrade my 98 pc to XP Pro and bought a full
version.. I need to know if there is a way to upgrade
with this cd.. I only get the full installation option..
I bought the cd months ago and now can't return it. Any
help would be appreciated.. Thanks

Marie,

If this is a Full RETAIL version (big blue box - hologram CD in a 3 fold out
sleeve etc) then you should have the upgrade option.
If this is a full OEM CD then you can only perform a clean install

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[JAX]

If you have the "full" retail version, you can do an upgrade install. If you
have the "full" OEM, you can only do a clean install.

LOL, JAX

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Apparently you acquired an "OEM Version" of Windows XP Professional.
OEM versions cannot upgrade an existing Windows installation. Only
"retail versions" can upgrade. Either purchase a retail version of XP Pro
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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| Hi,
|
| I need to upgrade my 98 pc to XP Pro and bought a full
| version.. I need to know if there is a way to upgrade
| with this cd.. I only get the full installation option..
| I bought the cd months ago and now can't return it. Any
| help would be appreciated.. Thanks
|
| Marie