xp install disk

[mark]

My computer came with ME installed on the hard drive.
( I have no ME install cd )
I bought the xp upgrade disk.
I bought partition magic; so I could have 2 operating
systems.
during the setup for this operation; it asks for an
installation disk.
The Xp disk won't install because I need proof that I
have ME installed.
I need the xp version that installs from scratch.
and I have the version that installs from ME.
what can I do? with out buying xp for a second time?

 

[Thorsten Matzner]

My computer came with ME installed on the hard drive.
( I have no ME install cd )
I bought the xp upgrade disk.
I bought partition magic; so I could have 2 operating
systems.
during the setup for this operation; it asks for an
installation disk.
The Xp disk won't install because I need proof that I
have ME installed.
I need the xp version that installs from scratch.
and I have the version that installs from ME.
what can I do? with out buying xp for a second time?

Take the CD back and get a Full Version of Windows XP for it (somewhat
more expensive) if you really want to keep Windows ME.

 

[Guest]

I believe to use the upgrade xp disk, you need proof of ownership of a prior
version of Windows. The cheapest option might be to try to find a cheap
copy of 98se or other MS os and use that as your qualifying media.

here is ms qualifying os matrix
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/upgrading/matrix.asp

tmg