Trying to Upgrade to XP Pro

[SteveS]

Just like one of the other posts here, I am receiving and
error message saying that I can't install XP Pro because
there is a newer version of the OS already on the
computer. Following all the directions, I uupdated all my
hardware drivers and software. I have uploaded SP2 for my
XP Home edition, is this where the problem is coming from?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Unless SP2 is integrated into XP Pro, then one cannot
upgrade an existing XP Home w/SP2 installation using
a non-SP2 version of XP Pro. What you need to do is
create a SP2 "slipstreamed" version of XP Pro, then use
the new CD to upgrade over XP Home w/SP2.

You have two options:

1. Uninstall SP2 from XP Home, then upgrade to XP Pro.

or

2. Create a SP2 slipstreamed version of XP Pro (preferred)
and use the new XP Pro w/SP2 to upgrade.

Either one of the following utilities makes slipstreaming
(integrating) SP2 into Windows XP a breeze:

Windows Slipstreaming and Bootable CD Guide
http://www.msfn.org/articles.php?action=show&showarticle=49

Information on AutoStreamer 1.0
http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=188337&st=0&#entry245

Windows XP Service Pack 2 - Direct Download
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...BE-3B8E-4F30-8245-9E368D3CDB5A&displaylang=en

How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 2 from your computer
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;875350&Product=windowsxpsp2

--
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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| Just like one of the other posts here, I am receiving and
| error message saying that I can't install XP Pro because
| there is a newer version of the OS already on the
| computer. Following all the directions, I uupdated all my
| hardware drivers and software. I have uploaded SP2 for my
| XP Home edition, is this where the problem is coming from?