Reinstalling Windows XP upgrade CD on clean hard drive

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I have a computer that was affected by some system viruses. Reinstalling
Windows XP home using the upgrade CD did not overwrite the infected files as
a post on another newsgroup stated it might.

I am at the point that I would love to just reformat the hard drive and
reinstall windows for a fresh install. The problem I foresee is that the
upgrade CD requires a previous version of Windows on the PC or a qualifying
CD. The PC originally came from the manufacturer with Windows already
installed and no CD.

Is there a way to work through this issue?
 
G

Guest

Minimum upgrade path for windows XP home is Windows 98. You will need to
obtain one of these disk from ebay or elsewhere as stated.

Note :: You shouldnt have had received a new pc with a retail Upgrade
version installed - without receivng the orignal Genuine OS disk that was
used for the upgrade! Contact your supplier and ask them for the original
disk.
 

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