hi got pc with windows 2000 and want to upgrade to xp ,so i go to my computer and it loads ok but then it says current installation to xp is not supported upgrade path lost ,i tryed restart with cd no hope ,,cd is good used befor worked fine just with windows 2000 ,is there any other way
2006-10-03 05:06:09 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Personally, I'd back up your personal data onto CD/DVD/another HDD and format the disk and install Windows XP afresh.
2006-10-03 05:08:27 · answer #1 · answered by Darrell 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Windows XP Upgrade Advisor
Check your hard drive to see if it will tolerate WinXP
If your current version of Windows is eligible for upgrade to Windows XP, you can use Upgrade Advisor to make sure your hardware and software are compatible with Windows XP.
Note You may use Upgrade Advisor to check for upgrade eligibility and compatibility information for Windows XP Home Edition with the following exception: It is not possible to upgrade from Windows NT® 4.0 or Windows 2000 Professional to Windows XP Home Edition
Go to this link.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/upgrading/advisor.mspx
2006-10-03 12:15:57 · answer #2 · answered by TheHumbleOne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have Windows2000 you must upgrade to XP Pro not XP Home.
If you want XP Home you'll have to buy the full retail package not an upgrade.
See here for valid upgrade paths.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/292607/
2006-10-03 12:17:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with first poster.... back up everything then put XP disk in ....and start your computer with CD-ROM by pressing F12 .. will ask you if you want to start with CD...good luck
2006-10-03 12:11:02 · answer #4 · answered by javaguy 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋