Non installation of XP

[Guest]

I am trying to install a genuine copy of XP over a 'non genuine' copy in
order for Microsoft to validate it. The installation gets as far as the
'Windows Installation' page and stops. I have tried this on a number of
occasions. Can any one offer any advice on the subject?

 

[Will Denny]

Hi

Is the new XP CD a Retail or OEM version? Are you trying a 'Repair' install?

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[Guest]

Hello Will. This is a Retail version. I am trying to install it over a non
genuine version, so that Microsoft will validate it.

 

[Guest]

Not very helpfull Will. I am looking for answers, not more questions.

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

Not very helpfull Will. I am looking for answers, not more questions.

And you don't realize that

1. People need information from you in order to help you.

2. Being rude to those trying to help is the surest way to have nobody want
to help you.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Not very helpfull Will. I am looking for answers, not more questions.

No one can help if you don't provide at least a modicum of
pertinent information.

Help us help you:




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[Guest]

I am very sorry if I have caused any offence, but it was not intensional. I
was advised to do a 'clean' install over the 'non original', but it would go
no further than the Windows installation page, and stops. What other info. do
you require.

 

[Guest]

I am very sorry if I have caused any offence. It was not intended. I am
trying to do a 'clean' install over the 'non genuine' one. This I was told is
all it would take. However , when I got to the Wndows install page, it
stopped responding. Is there any other info. that I can give?

 

[Guest]

The new XP is a retail version, and I am trying a 'clean' install, not a
repair.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

The new XP is a retail version, and I am trying a 'clean' install, not a
repair.

Simply boot from the WinXP SP1a installation CD. You'll be offered
the opportunity to delete, create, and format partitions as part of the
installation process. (You may need to re-arrange the order of boot
devices in the PC's BIOS to boot from the CD.)

HOW TO Install Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;316941

http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/clean_install.htm


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Bruce Chambers

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They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. -Benjamin Franklin

Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. -Bertrand Russell

 

[Guest]

Bruce, thank's for the info, but I have tried this on a number of occasions.
It goes to 'press any key to boot from CD.' 'Checking hardware config'. Blue
screen saying windows installation. THEN STOPS. Anything else that you can
add?