Derek said:
I recently had some problems with my second computer so reformatted the hard
drive and then re-installed DOS 6.2, followed by windows 3.1 and windows 95.
I still have the upgrade CDs for windows 98 and XP but I do not have the
cover for the 98 CD so do not have the product key. The windows XP Cd cannot
upgrade directly from windows 95. What can I do
There was no need to start with MS-DOS, if you goal is to install
WinXP. Nor is there any need to install Win98.
It's quite possible to perform a clean installation using the WinXP
Upgrade CD, provided you have the true installation CD for the earlier OS.
Simply boot from the WinXP Upgrade CD. You'll be offered the
opportunity to delete, create, and format partitions as part of the
installation process. The Upgrade CD checks to see if a qualifying OS
is installed, and, if it finds none, it asks you to insert the
installation media (CD) of that OS. Unfortunately, an OEM
"Recovery/Restore" CD will not work for this purpose; you must have a
true installation CD, complete with the "\Win98" folder and *.cab
files, or the "\i386" folder of WinNT/2K.
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