Full install from XP upgrade CD

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Rob

I want to do a clean install using an XP upgrade CD. The
machine originally came with 98 preloaded by Compaq, but I
want to wipe it all out. Will this work, or do I need to
install the full XP product to do this?
 
Yes,

But the System Restore CD's Comaq will not work!

For example if you are installing this on a new hard drive. It will say,
Windows was unable to detect a prior version of Windows. It will then ask
you for a copy of Windows 98, ME, etc. to verify you are indeed upgrading.
It will read a few files (very quick) then ask you to place the XP back in
the CD drive and start the install.

A full install is highly recommended over the upgrade, little pain reloading
the programs, but the stability and swiftness of the program really shine
with this type of install.

Mark

Don't forget to back up your data, favorites, e-mail, downloaded programs
etc.
 
I want to do a clean install using an XP upgrade CD. The
machine originally came with 98 preloaded by Compaq, but I
want to wipe it all out. Will this work,
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Not unless you have a Windows 98 installation CD (not a Restore
CD) to insert when prompted to do so.
 
One tip
Back up drivers first.
They may be in c:\drivers.
If not they maybe on the restore cd.

If compaq is not to proprietary you might be able to use generic
drivers.

Xp should reconize network adapters & Most Modems.
Not all modem are.

Greg P Rozelle
Disclamier-My advice is as-is
 
Greetings --

It is possible to perform a clean installation using an Upgrade
CD.
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Alternatively, or especially if all you have is an OEM Recovery CD
for the earlier OS, you can even start the upgrade from within the
current Win98/Me/NT/2K installation, and still elect to perform a
clean installation, to include formatting the drive. In this case,
there's no further request for the qualifying OS's installation CD,
because the installation routing "remembers" that you started from
within the qualifying OS. This process is more time-consuming, but
you get the same results: a clean installation of WinXP.


Bruce Chambers
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Thats exactly the way I did it when XP Home crashed & parts of it
stopped working.

Booted to an XP floppy disc. Formatted the C drive. Ran my old Compaq
System Restore CD's to get 98 SE back then did a full (clean)
installation of XP starting from within 98.

Worked just fine......
 
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