Windows XP Update - different language

[Andrew Shepley]

I have a factory installed version of windows 98 SE on my
machine for which I do have the product code. I have
bought a Windiws XP home edition update disk from a shop
in Zurich, where I live. The only problem is that the
Windows 98 is installed in English and the update is in
German. I knew the update was in german and dont mind
working in German, however the update wont install. I cant
do a clean installation as I dont have a disk for the
Windows 98 as the computer came with a compaq restore
disk, which does other things as well as installing the
window 98.Have I wasted my money, even though both of
these products are legal? Can anyone out there help?
Thanks.

 

[Nicholas]

Andrew --

The only thing you can do is to try and get your money refunded
for the upgrade version, then purchase the "full version" and perform
a "clean install".

Cannot Upgrade or Install a Different Language Version of Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;282089

Clean Install Windows XP
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

[Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP]

--
Nicholas

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| I have a factory installed version of windows 98 SE on my
| machine for which I do have the product code. I have
| bought a Windiws XP home edition update disk from a shop
| in Zurich, where I live. The only problem is that the
| Windows 98 is installed in English and the update is in
| German. I knew the update was in german and dont mind
| working in German, however the update wont install. I cant
| do a clean installation as I dont have a disk for the
| Windows 98 as the computer came with a compaq restore
| disk, which does other things as well as installing the
| window 98.Have I wasted my money, even though both of
| these products are legal? Can anyone out there help?
| Thanks.