uninstalling Windows XP

[g.dunlap \(removethis\)]

My son tried to install Windows XP on his computer, using
the disk that came with our new computer, which has
already been installed on it. After the 30 day trial
period expired, the computer instructed him to register
the product. When he called to register it, he was told
it can't be registered because it is already registered
to another computer. Now his computer won't let him do
anything... it is stuck on this screen and he can't even
get to programs to uninstall this version of XP. Does
anyone have any advice for us? Thank you.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

The disk to your new computer will not permit Windows XP
to activate on another computer. Option No.1 is to completely
reformat the drive and reinstall the old Windows operating
system. The second option is go to out and purchase a "Full Version"
of Windows XP and perform a "Repair Install", then activate it.

How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Michael Stevens]

How to Uninstall Windows XP and Revert to a Previous Operating System
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;303661

How to Use the Fdisk Tool and the Format Tool to Partition or Repartition a Hard
Disk
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;255867

1. Delete the Windows XP partition.
2. Create a new partition.
3. Format the new partition.
4. Install your desired Operating System.

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| My son tried to install Windows XP on his computer, using
| the disk that came with our new computer, which has
| already been installed on it. After the 30 day trial
| period expired, the computer instructed him to register
| the product. When he called to register it, he was told
| it can't be registered because it is already registered
| to another computer. Now his computer won't let him do
| anything... it is stuck on this screen and he can't even
| get to programs to uninstall this version of XP. Does
| anyone have any advice for us? Thank you.

 

[Haus]

Hello
You will need to boot from the XP cd and then it will copy some files the
you will need to hit Enter the F8 to accept the license the you will see
where you can delete the partition that XP is installed on.

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Hope This Helps
Haus
Not a MS-MVP
Not a MVP
Not nothing, just a good ole boy.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

Id there any particular reason why you, as a parent, simply stood
by and allowed your son to attempt to pirate software?

The normal way to "uninstall" _any_ operating system is to format
the hard drive and install a new OS of your choice.

However, if you performed an upgrade from Win98/Me, elected to
backup the old system files, and didn't convert the partition to NTFS,
then all you need do is boot into Safe Mode and Start > Control Panel

Add/Remove Programs. All of these conditions _must_ be met for the

uninstall option to be available.

Otherwise:

How to Manually Remove Win XP and Restore Win9x
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q314052


Bruce Chambers

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