Windows ME to XP (using Upgrade Version)

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I posted earlier asking whether the original Windows ME CD
is required when installing XP using the Upgrade version.

I got different replies - one saying that I can do a clean
install out of the running ME environment and thus not
requiring the original ME CD for verification.
My conputer is a Compaq so it came with Windows ME pre-
installed (OEM Product Key) but without a CD.

Can somebody please confirm that it works if I buy the
Upgrade version and then do a clean install within ME thus
not requiring a CD for verification

thx a lot.
 
In order to perform a "clean install" using the "upgrade version"
of Windows XP, you'll need an actual Microsoft Windows 95/98/ME
installation CD to insert in the CD drive when requested to do so
during setup. If you do not have one of those CDs, then you'll need
a "full version" of Windows XP in order to perform a "clean install".

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| I posted earlier asking whether the original Windows ME CD
| is required when installing XP using the Upgrade version.
|
| I got different replies - one saying that I can do a clean
| install out of the running ME environment and thus not
| requiring the original ME CD for verification.
| My conputer is a Compaq so it came with Windows ME pre-
| installed (OEM Product Key) but without a CD.
|
| Can somebody please confirm that it works if I buy the
| Upgrade version and then do a clean install within ME thus
| not requiring a CD for verification
|
| thx a lot.
 
So what do people do who have OEM ME installation without
a CD - buy the full version of XP home although they are
eligable for an upgrade version?

That's just not fair.
 
spida said:
So what do people do who have OEM ME installation without
a CD - buy the full version of XP home although they are
eligable for an upgrade version?

That's just not fair.
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You can still do the upgrade which is what you pay for. If you have any
Windows 9X/Me CD's, you can do a clean install. As long as the original Me
license is not used anywhere else, it doesn't matter what qualifying media
is used to facilitate the setup.
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