"JRW" <JRW@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:52A43D15-EF14-45CF-B1E6-B2CFE327FD43@microsoft.com...
> Had to replace a bad hard drive. When attempting new install of Windows
XP
> Home, Setup loads files, I agree to the licensing agreement, then I get
the
> following message:
>
> Setup cannot find a previous version of Windows installed on your
computer.
> To continue, Setup needs to verify that you qualify to use this upgrade
> product. Please insert one of the following Windows prodjuct CDs into
the
> CD-ROM drive: Windows XP Home Edition (Full Version)... When the CD is in
> the drive, press ENTER.
>
> I do as instructed with a replacement CD purchased from Microsoft because
> they recommended that my original XP Home CD was at fault. Every time I
> press ENTER, as instructed, the same error message as above comes up on
the
> screen.
>
> BIOS is set to load off CD-ROM, followed by the Hard Drive.
>
> Thank you, in advance, for any advise you can provide.
>
> Jim
> --
> JRW

It appears that your current WinXP is an upgrade CD. It expects you to
have the CD for the original product, e.g. WinXP Home (Full Version).
Please insert it when prompted to do so.