installing Windows XP upgrade

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I put in my Windows XP disc into my computer which already
had windows 98 installed on it on it. I read that because
I already had Windows 98 on that computer, i needed to
choose the "upgrade" option on the disc and not the "new
installation" option. My Windows XP disc which i purchased
new, did not give me the "upgrade" option but that's what
i needed, not the "new installation" option which was all
it would let me do. Why did my XP disc not include or let
me do an upgrade?
 
mg said:
I put in my Windows XP disc into my computer which already
had windows 98 installed on it on it. I read that because
I already had Windows 98 on that computer, I needed to
choose the "upgrade" option on the disc and not the "new
installation" option. My Windows XP disc which I purchased
new, did not give me the "upgrade" option but that's what
I needed, not the "new installation" option which was all
it would let me do. Why did my XP disc not include or let
me do an upgrade?
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It came wrapped in plastic wrap and strapped to a cardboard piece - not in a
nice box?

You bought an OEM - OEM do clean installs only - thus - they are cheaper.
 
Apparently, you acquired an "OEM Version" of Windows XP.
OEM versions cannot upgrade an existing Windows installation. Only
"Retail Versions" can upgrade. Either purchase a retail version of Windows XP
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]

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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|I put in my Windows XP disc into my computer which already
| had windows 98 installed on it on it. I read that because
| I already had Windows 98 on that computer, i needed to
| choose the "upgrade" option on the disc and not the "new
| installation" option. My Windows XP disc which i purchased
| new, did not give me the "upgrade" option but that's what
| i needed, not the "new installation" option which was all
| it would let me do. Why did my XP disc not include or let
| me do an upgrade?
 
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