installing windows XP over windows 98

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When I try to install windows XP (the upgrade version) over my windows 98, I get a dialog box that tells me that the windows 98 version is not upgradeable. Is there a way around this? Or do I have to buy the other version of Windows XP?
 
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Carey Frisch [MVP]

Error Message "Setup Cannot Upgrade..." When You Upgrade to Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;319424&Product=winxp

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| When I try to install windows XP (the upgrade version) over my windows 98, I get a dialog box that tells me
that the windows 98 version is not upgradeable. Is there a way around this? Or do I have to buy the other
version of Windows XP?
 

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