New Windows XP Installation

[Guest]

I just purchased a Windows XP home edition software disc, and it says "For
Distribution only with a new PC". Will I lose all my information on my
existing PC with Windows XE already installed if I try to install this?

Can I install this in an already up and running system?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

You probably acquired an "OEM Version" of Windows XP.
That version cannot perform an upgrade over an existing
Windows installation. It must be install "clean" on a reformatted
drive or partition. Only a "Retail Version" of Windows XP can
upgrade over an existing Windows installation.

Clean Install Windows XP
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Michael Stevens]

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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| I just purchased a Windows XP home edition software disc, and it says "For
| Distribution only with a new PC". Will I lose all my information on my
| existing PC with Windows XE already installed if I try to install this?
|
| Can I install this in an already up and running system?
|
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| HawkeyeDon

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

You have purchased an OEM version of Windows XP.
OEM can only perform a Clean Installation and not an upgrade so you
will need to back-up important data before you begin.
This may help:
http://aumha.org/win5/a/fast.htm

Clean Installation:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/winxp.htm