Ernie Moshurchak wrote:

> On Thu, 29 Dec 2005 14:10:48 +0100, Alias
> <aka@[notme]maskedandanonymous.org> wrote:
>
>> Ernie Moshurchak wrote:
>>> Probably good advice DL. Unfortunately I purchased an XP upgrade
>>> CD. Backups were done. I will check in with Compaq support as well.
>>> Thanks.
>>>
>>> EM
>>
>> You can do a clean install with an upgrade version. It will ask you
>> for proof of a previous OS and all you have to do is stick the 98 CD
>> in to prove it.
>
> The 98 CD is part of the Compaq restore package but hopefully will do
> the job. Thanks.


Not simply. You can also do a clean installation if you have an OEM restore
CD of a previous qualifying version. It's more complicated, but it *can* be
done. First restore from the Restore CD. Then run the XP upgrade CD from
within that restored system, and change from Upgrade to New Install. When it
asks where, press Esc to delete the partition and start over.

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