This is Ridiculous

[diablo]

Windows XP won't install as an upgrade over ME. Since I
can't install it, I can't get a Product ID. Without a
Product ID, I can't access online support. So apparently
my options are to pay $35 or to eat the cost of the XP
software that won't work.

 

[Shenan Stanley]

Windows XP won't install as an upgrade over ME. Since I
can't install it, I can't get a Product ID. Without a
Product ID, I can't access online support. So apparently
my options are to pay $35 or to eat the cost of the XP
software that won't work.

Did you buy a RETAIL or OEM copy of Windows XP to upgrade with?

OEM (not in a nice box - usually a cardboard backing and cellophane
wrapping) copies cannot be used for upgrading without formatting.

 

[Pokey]

XP will install as an upgrade over ME but it is usually best to do a clean
install. Have you run the compatibility wizard off the XP cd to see if your
hardware is compatible?

 

[luminos]

Call them. You have the upgrade disc with numbers, don't you?

 

[Phil \(purplehaz\)]

Format the drive and do a clean install.

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Why? What error message are you receiving?

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Windows
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone

 

[Alex Nichol]

Windows XP won't install as an upgrade over ME.

What happens if you try? (run the CD under the ME system, start install,
continue with Upgrade)