Upgrade Windows Me to Windows XP SP2

[Guest]

I am upgrading a PC which currently has Windows Me to Windows XP SP2. The
setup fails for the following:
Windows XP Upgrade Compatibility
Windows XP setup does not support upgrading from Microsoft Windows ME to
Microsoft Windows XP Professional.

I tried Windows XP (no SP) cd and it does not give that error (sadly I can
not use this cd because that copy of xp is already installed on another pc);
it comes only when I am using Windows XP SP2 Cd.
Can Windows ME, Windows 2000 prof. be upgraded directly to Windows XP SP2.

Any thoughts welcomed.

 

[Mike Hall \(MS-MVP\)]

Sammy

It depends on the type of XP CD.. if it was a full retail boxed version, or
the upgrade retail boxed version, not a problem.. however, OEM XP CDs do not
upgrade.. the only path with them is a clean install..

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[Guest]

Thanks Mike, I guess i will go for the Clean Install path.

Regards,

Sammy

 

[Mike Hall \(MS-MVP\)]

Sammy

This is one of the reasons why the OEM CD is cheaper.. unfortunately, many
prospective buyers do not realise it.. The OEM version is 'full' but lacks
the ability to upgrade.. also, it is not transferable to another computer..

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Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/user