Proplem With Reinstalling Xp

El_Spec · 11-26-2007, 01:59 AM

My PC has had a lot of problems and has resorted me to reinstall Windows XP. I have a copy of the boot disk for it. When I try to reinstall it, I recieve an error message that states that the version of Windows I already have is newer than the version on the disk and I can't continue with the installation.

I'm wondering if there is any way to get past this message or if there is a certain step I have to take that I missed to install Windows XP properly.

Any help will be appreciated and will be helpful.

brian · 11-26-2007, 02:02 AM

it must be a upgrade disk, however i dont see a way to get past it.

diroga · 11-26-2007, 02:22 AM

delete the old install of windows by deleteing the partion it is on and make a new partion. install windows on the new partion.

sameer795 · 11-26-2007, 11:49 AM

you maybe running the setup in windows....

you should boot from the disk that you have and then give it a try!!! that should work

imsati · 11-26-2007, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diroga

delete the old install of windows by deleteing the partion it is on and make a new partion. install windows on the new partion.

If you are trying to use an Upgrade CD for it, make certain you have a older *upgradeable* Windows CD before hand, or else the Upgrade won't work.

El_Spec · 11-28-2007, 03:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diroga

delete the old install of windows by deleteing the partion it is on and make a new partion. install windows on the new partion.

I'm new to computers. I have no idea how to do this. Can you give me steps?

11-26-2007, 01:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
El_Spec New Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: United States Age: 15 Posts: 2	Proplem With Reinstalling Xp My PC has had a lot of problems and has resorted me to reinstall Windows XP. I have a copy of the boot disk for it. When I try to reinstall it, I recieve an error message that states that the version of Windows I already have is newer than the version on the disk and I can't continue with the installation. I'm wondering if there is any way to get past this message or if there is a certain step I have to take that I missed to install Windows XP properly. Any help will be appreciated and will be helpful. __________________ You may be tactical, but I'm speciality - The Specialist

11-26-2007, 02:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
brian Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Age: 16 Posts: 3,472	it must be a upgrade disk, however i dont see a way to get past it. __________________ formerly brianmay27 Main laptop: hp dv9005us \| turion 64 X2 1.6 ghz \| 3 GB ram \| Vista ultimate \| 240 GB HD First build: pentium e2160 3.2 GHz \| gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L \| 2.5 GB ram \| 160GB HD If you can see this, you have WAY TOO much time on your hand. Or you're a mod going through my sig. But if you do, copy and past this in your sig.

11-26-2007, 02:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
diroga Platinum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: WA,USA Posts: 845	delete the old install of windows by deleteing the partion it is on and make a new partion. install windows on the new partion. __________________ All removed by apj101 as related to hacking which is against forum rules apj101 didn't read them ...

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sameer795 Silver Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 104	you maybe running the setup in windows.... you should boot from the disk that you have and then give it a try!!! that should work