xp pro UG from me

[ryan]

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?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

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?

 

[Guest]

No, this is a retail box, straight from staples, it is
labeled upgrade on both the box and the holographic cd.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

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.

 

[Star Fleet Admiral Q]

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.