When upgrading from win 2000 to Xp (Clean install) will i need the windows 2000 CD? if so what should i do because i lost it and i really need to upgrade, please help.
2006-11-02 11:13:28 · 5 answers · asked by Mr. Nobody 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
There is one thing i dont understand in this website below it says "If you are attempting to clean install with a Windows XP Home or Pro Upgrade CD, you will see this screen, which requires you to insert your previous Windows CD in order to verify that you qualify for the Upgrade version. Curiously, it says that you can use CDs from Windows NT 3.51 and Windows 95 in addition to those from 98, 98 SE, Millennium, or 2000, though these products cannot be upgraded to XP.
Once you've proven that you qualify, hit ENTER to continue."
http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sg_clean.asp
So i still dont understand why does it say in that site that i will need to insert a previous Windows CD ?
2006-11-03 02:48:06 · update #1
Here is some WINNING ADVICE from an expert. Go to Microsoft's page and download the best dang FREE program they ever made, Windows XP Upgrade Advisor.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/upgrading/advisor.mspx
It will ENSURE that you can upgrade, and red flag ANY ISSUES you may not think you have. Dont even open the windows xp software without USING this very simple free program by Microsoft.
And forget your Windows 2000 disc, you wont need it.
2006-11-02 11:28:06 · answer #1 · answered by HowardSternMorning 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-21 04:16:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you only need the Windows XP CD.
2006-11-02 11:16:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you dont need that anymore. Format your hardrive before installing XP.
2006-11-02 11:16:31 · answer #4 · answered by RyanM 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you wont need win2000 CD .
even if you upgrade .
2006-11-02 11:15:49 · answer #5 · answered by shl_shrf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋