Re: XP SP2 blows up my box

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In news:OWuYRbWjFHA.3540@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx,
Carey Frisch [MVP] <cnfrisch@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> had this to say:

My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:

> You are correct, this is no upgrade path from Windows 95
> to Windows XP. However, a Microsoft Windows 95 CD
> can be used to qualify for using the upgrade version of
> Windows XP when performing a "repair install" or a
> "clean install".
>
>
>> Slight correction:
>>
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/upgrading/matrix.mspx
>>
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/upgrading/matrix.mspx
>>
>> There's no upgrade path allowed for 95 according to Microsoft's site.
>>
>> Galen

The impression I've had (and after reading the site to confirm it - note
that I couldn't seem to find anything on Microsoft's site about what would
be allowed as qualifying media - I still had that impression.) So, figuring
you must have a reason for saying so (I didn't think you'd just make that
up) I Googled and Googled and finally found a site that stated it clearly.
Much thanks. I stand humbled. <g> So much for impressions? Maybe, just
maybe, they don't clarify it on the Microsoft site to confuse people like me
who make it a point to figure you aren't allowed unless they tell you that
you can.

Galen
--

"But there are always some lunatics about. It would be a dull world
without them."

Sherlock Holmes


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