How to XP Home SP2 to XP Pro no SP

[Guest]

Hello.

I want to upgrade an XP Home SP2 to XP Pro no SP. When i attempt it, i get
the message "Setup cannot continue because the version of Windows on your
computer is newer than the version on the CD. "

It says to boot from the CD, and follow the instructions for a new
installation.

When i try that, i get the big blue screen that halts the whole operation.

I know the CD has no service packs on it, but i can always upgrade from the
internet once i have XP Pro installed.

Does anybody know how to get around this problem ?

Any help would be gratefully appreciated.

Thanks,
Tony

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

It appears your version of Windows XP Pro
does not include SP2. To resolve this issue,
you can easily make a new Windows XP Pro
CD with SP2 slipstreamed in, then 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

or

AutoStreamer 1.0.33 (preferred)
http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=223562

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

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User
Microsoft Community Newsgroups
news://msnews.microsoft.com/

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| Hello.
|
| I want to upgrade an XP Home SP2 to XP Pro no SP. When i attempt it, i get
| the message "Setup cannot continue because the version of Windows on your
| computer is newer than the version on the CD. "
|
| It says to boot from the CD, and follow the instructions for a new
| installation.
|
| When i try that, i get the big blue screen that halts the whole operation.
|
| I know the CD has no service packs on it, but i can always upgrade from the
| internet once i have XP Pro installed.
|
| Does anybody know how to get around this problem ?
|
| Any help would be gratefully appreciated.
|
| Thanks,
| Tony

 

[Tony Girgenti]

Hello Carey.

You have gone beyond what i expected. Thanks very much. This worked out
great.

Tony