Hello, I'm trying to reinstall Windows XP with the same disc it was originally installed with. When I try to do this a message appears saying this isn't possible as it is an older version of window but if I want to install it I will lose all my settings etc. The problem is I can't actually go ahead and install this disc. Please can someone help me???!!! Many thnx
"Julia Sheppard" wrote in message news:D34EB166-AC1E-4821-8449-5E3C0EF4E2B6@microsoft.com... > Hello, I'm trying to reinstall Windows XP with the same disc it was > originally installed with. When I try to do this a message appears saying > this isn't possible as it is an older version of window but if I want to > install it I will lose all my settings etc. The problem is I can't > actually > go ahead and install this disc. Please can someone help me???!!! Many thnx You are getting the message because you have installed one or more service packs for Windows XP since the original installation. You basically have two choices: 1. Check the CD to see which Service pack came on it. It the CD includes SP2, for example, it should say that. Uninstall any Service Packs not listed on the CD, then reinstall XP from CD. 2. Opt for a clean install by booting from the CD, then taking that option. You should back up all files you want/need first, as this option will format the OS partition and install XP from scratch.
On Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:48:01 -0700, Julia Sheppard wrote: > Hello, I'm trying to reinstall Windows XP with the same disc it was > originally installed with. [...] Your question doesn't belong in this newsgroup. This newsgroup is for questions related to writing software using the .NET Framework only. Please find a more appropriate forum.
