xp pro UG from me

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upgrade from xp pro from millenium edition is not finding
me installation, asking for cd, normally not a problem, but
user wants all setting and data saved... how can i get the
upgrade to recognize the old installation or use a cd but
not have to delete or write over the windows folder?
 
Apparently, you acquired an "OEM Version" of Windows XP.
OEM versions cannot upgrade an existing Windows installation. Only
"retail versions" can upgrade. Either purchase a retail version of Windows XP
or reformat your drive to install the OEM version "clean".

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

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Michael Stevens]

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| upgrade from xp pro from millenium edition is not finding
| me installation, asking for cd, normally not a problem, but
| user wants all setting and data saved... how can i get the
| upgrade to recognize the old installation or use a cd but
| not have to delete or write over the windows folder?
 
No, this is a retail box, straight from staples, it is
labeled upgrade on both the box and the holographic cd.
 
Setup Error Appears During an Upgrade from Windows 98 or Windows Me to Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;313041&Product=winxp

Windows XP Upgrade Advisor
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/upgrading/advisor.asp

HOW TO: Prepare to Upgrade Windows 98 or
Windows Millennium Edition to Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;316639

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| No, this is a retail box, straight from staples, it is
| labeled upgrade on both the box and the holographic cd.
 
Carey,
Way off-base there - OEM won't ask for qualifying media. Slow
down, read a little slower and understand what the OP is actually
saying.
 
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