Need help with windows xp

**Billw** · #1 (**permalink**) 03-17-2008, 06:40 PM

I have problems with it and want to reload the software. When I try to use my update CD it tells me that I have a newer version and won't allow me to replace/reload it. How can I get around this and reload the software using my cd?
I know there are some smart guys that will read this.

Bill

**mindseye** · #2 (**permalink**) 03-17-2008, 06:44 PM

Which software are you trying to update?

**Billw** · #3 (**permalink**) 03-17-2008, 08:12 PM

Windows xp home edition.
I just want to reload it and the software says I have a later version on my computer and won't let me reload it from the cd.

Thanks

hispy · #4 (**permalink**) 03-17-2008, 09:36 PM

This is because you have SP2 installed. Your original disk did not have this on the CD. You need to create a new Windows XP installation CD with Service Pack
2 slipstreamed into it or try a disk partition and install it on a new partition. The only other way is to reformat and do a clean install.

dabandit · #5 (**permalink**) 03-17-2008, 11:33 PM

Quickest? Go to a torrent site and get a slipstreamed SP2 ISO (Home OEM version). Do your upgrade from there.

**Billw** · #6 (**permalink**) 03-17-2008, 11:50 PM

Thanks guys, I will try these measures to get it fixed. Appreciate your time.

Bill