Re: Trying to install XP

They won't have a newer version. Basically, since you have SP2 already, any
WinXP disk you have will not want to install, unless you do it from scratch,
as it won't be an upgrade.

The solution is to save all of the files and settings you need to keep
(maybe on a CD-R, if you have one)...then reinstall the legal WinXP from
scratch, download the latest updates and drivers, reinstall the other
software, and then copy back the files you need to keep. I had to do this a
few days ago myself... I simply wanted a fresh XP install, as my old one had
too many errors from old programs and such.

-- Eric

"Rob 480" <Rob480@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:7C6F6414-8736-4836-80E5-4DC16E197DC7@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Well, that answers that. Thanks Pat.
I got the notification that I was using a counterfeir version, so I got a
legal copy from my employer that we're allowed to load onto our home
computers. I guess I'll check to see if my tech dept has the newer
version.
This is soooo frustrating!

"Pat Garard" wrote:

G'Day Rob,

It means that:
All records of UserNames/passwords (and file ownership) will be lost.
All record of installed software will be lost (the program files
remain)
All record of IE settings (including favourites) will be lost
All record of Network connections will be lost
All record of Profiles (Outlook, Language etc) may be lost
All Video settings (maybe including screensavers) may be lost
...and more....

EVERYTHING that was ever "Set Up" will probably be lost.
--
Regards,
Pat Garard
Melbourne, Australia
_______________________

"Rob 480" <Rob 480@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:8F3BC6E6-A12A-42B6-AA3F-29329962F5D2@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
I'm trying to install Windows XP Pro with SP1 to replace the
counterfeir
version of XP Pro with SP2 on my computer. When I begin, I get this
warning:
"Setup cannot continue because the version of Windows on your computer
is
newer than the version on the CD.
Warning: If you decide to delete the newer version of Windows that is
currently installed on your computer, the files and settings cannot be
recovered."
Does this just mean that I will have to download SP2 again or will I
lose
important files and settings?





.

Relevant Pages

  • RE: One more time and I wll slither off into the weeds
    ... One recommendation was to reload sp2. ... One is a full install. ... > OK, *what settings and files* If it is just simple settings, no big deal. ... > Perplexed, Glenn ...
    (microsoft.public.windows.inetexplorer.ie6.browser)
  • One more time and I wll slither off into the weeds
    ... I went to 'add and remove' in control panel to remove sp2 in preparation of a repair of OE but the warnings were so dire, ... No one has been clear of just what happens if a full install is done *over* an existing xp. ... Will it write over every xp system and give me a new basis to start upgrading again? ... OK, *what settings and files* If it is just simple settings, no big deal. ...
    (microsoft.public.windows.inetexplorer.ie6.browser)
  • Re: Problems installing game
    ... Goto Start | Settings | Control Panel, then firewall, then turn off firewall ... First thing would be to try and remove SP2. ... dependent on how long and how much ur system has changed since SP2 install). ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.games)
  • Re: File transfer wizard is damaging my windows
    ... freshly installed WinXP Pro with no SP2 installed. ... > I recently backed up all my data using File And Settings Transfer Wizard. ... with a fresh new install of windows XP pro I am running the ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.setup_deployment)
  • Re: Trying to install XP
    ... WinXP disk you have will not want to install, unless you do it from scratch, ... The solution is to save all of the files and settings you need to keep ... All records of UserNames/passwords will be lost. ... Does this just mean that I will have to download SP2 again or will I ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support)