Go from XP pro to MCE?

[nickolas80]

Is it possible to go directly (install over) from XP Pro SP2 to Media
Center 2005?
Or is the only option to format and clean install MCE?

 

[Guest]

Its not possible.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/upgrade/default.mspx

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

Is it possible to go directly (install over) from XP Pro SP2 to Media
Center 2005?

No. MCE is available only as an OEM Veriosn, and OEM versions can only do
clean installations, and not upgrades.

Or is the only option to format and clean install MCE?

Yes.