Need help with windows xp

Billw

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Jan 28, 2008

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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

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• Mar 17, 2008

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Which software are you trying to update?

 

Billw

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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

 

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hispy

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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

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

 

Billw

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

Bill