XP Install - Why no option to upgrade?

Wayne1000 · #1 05-02-2003, 12:13 PM

I'm presently running Me (800 MHz, 256 MB). I bought an OEM version of Home XP (new installation). I want to an upgrade, but when I start installation, the only option it gives me is "new installation". It does not give me an option to upgrade. Am I stuck with having to wipe my hard drive and start from scratch with a new installation? (I'm aware that a clean installation is better but I dread the many hours of downloading it's going to take me to re-install all my software).

Note: before starting, I ran "Files and Settings Transfer". Afterwards realized that wasn't necessary for an upgrade, but maybe that has something to do with my problem

Thanks,
Wayne

The Tool · #2 05-02-2003, 02:48 PM

Windows XP Home / Professional (Installing/Upgrading )

Wayne1000 · #3 05-02-2003, 07:06 PM

Thanks for the link, but I don't see where it addresses my problem. I've read a half dozen installation guides, looked at onsite FAQ's and done key word searches on several sites, all to no avail.

The problem is: the guides say to select "upgrade" or "new installation". My disk doesn't give me that option. I can only select "new installation". THAT'S the problem.

Would really appreciate help because I'm stuck.

Daeymon · #4 05-02-2003, 07:55 PM

I strognly advise to format your computer and do a clean install of Xp anyways. ME stinks, ME residue stinks. If you are only given one option....well, you dont have much choice.

njovin · #5 05-04-2003, 11:51 AM

Seriously, do the clean install. None of your programs are going to work right in XP anyway because ME has already screwed them up. Back up your stuff and do it right.