Upgrade to XP Pro from Windows ME

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Dave Smith

The upgrade page at Microsoft.com says that ME is
upgradable to XP Pro but the upgrade option will not come
up when I try to load it. The only option is the new
installation mode. Why is that and who is right? Is
there a way to bootup with CD support and install XP Pro
without losing all the files? The Windows ME was way out
of date but I downloaded all the patches and updates I
could find.
 
Dave;
Both are correct.
A retail Windows XP full or upgrade can perform an upgrade.
However it seems you have an OEM version.
The OEM version is designed for a new computer and does not have an
option to upgrade.
Another of the many reasons OEM is cheaper than retail.
 
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