Re: Windows XP Home to XP Pro upgrade problem

From: johnf (john_f_at_bigpond.net.a)
Date: 02/15/05 

Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2005 16:50:10 +1100

Why not do as you're asked?
Check your video adaptor type in Device Manager - it's probably Nvidea (note
the correct spelling)
Just make sure you install the drivers from the Manufacturer site, don't use
the Generic XP ones. 

--
johnf
> Hello,
> I have an HP running XP Home.  I need to upgrade to XP Pro for some new
> applications software.  After entering the key code, the system runs a
> compatibility test and I get the follwoing:
>
>
> ********************************************************************
>
>                Windows XP Upgrade Compatibility
>
> ********************************************************************
>
> NVIDIA AGP filter
> =================
>
> The currently installed driver for the NVIDIA NForce device is not
> compatible with this version of Microsoft Windows. Setup will not be
> able to complete.
>
> To download a new NVIDIA NForce driver, visit NVIDIA's Web site
> (www.nvidia.com). Web addresses can change, so you might be unable to
> connect to this Web site.
>
> For a list of devices supported by this version of Windows, see the
> list of compatible hardware on the Microsoft Web site.
>
>
>
>
> HP OfficeJet
> ============
>
> The following Hewlett-Packard printers, which might have been installed
> on your system, might not function properly under Microsoft Windows XP
> using the printer drivers that are currently installed:
>
> HP OfficeJet G Series Printer
> HP OfficeJet K Series Printer
>
> If you uninstall this driver before upgrade, Windows XP Setup will
> install a compatible driver.
>
> To obtain a more recent version of this printer driver, visit the
> manufacturer's Web site at
> http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/redir.dll?prd=whistler&ar=Printing&O1=hp.
> Web addresses can change, so you might be unable to connect to this Web
> site.
>
> **********************************
>
> The problem is I do not have any devices that are Ndivia.  I have
> searched the registry for Ndivia but I don't get any hits.
>
> Any suggestions on how to get around this problem?
>
> Thanks for any help

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