Reformatting Question

[ecko69x]

Ok I want to reformat my computer. Will it work with a Windows XP disc that says "upgrade" on it? Or will I need the full version or something.

On the side of the box it says:

This enclosed program will search your hard disk/ or CD to confimr your eligibility for this upgrade. The software will install only if you are a licensed user of one of the following products:

Windows 98
Windows 98 2nd Edition
Windows 2000.

I have the full version of Windows XP Home Edition.

 

[asaw]

That doesn't sound like the right windows install disk to me - that may be a service pack upgrade or something? Why not put the disc in and check it out and see whats on it. It is worth making sure before you go for the big 4mat!

 

[Old Rich]

Do you have a full version or an upgrade?

If you are using an upgrade version installation CD, you'll also need a CD with an older operating system ( Windows 2000, 98SE or ME ) to complete the install. Also Make sure you have the 25-digit product code for the Windows XP CD.

 

[bbearren]

The upgrade version is in fact the full version with a discounted price. The discount is based on having already paid for a previous version of Windows, hence the installation hook that checks for a previous version of Windows.

If it doesn't find a previous version of Windows after searching your hard drive(s), it will ask for an installation CD of a previous version to be placed in the CD drive.

Other than that, It has the all the capabilities of a full version CD.

 

[ecko69x]

So I don't need a Full version xp disc? The upgrade disc will handle that?

 

[Old Rich]

as long as you have a install disc for an earlier O/S

 

[techkid]

If you have a Windows 98, NT, ME or 2000 CD, you can reformat your computer safely. It will prompt you when it needs the given CD.

Please note, I think the CD has to be a retail version of the OS (not too sure about OEM versions). Image and recovery CDs, though, I'm pretty confident that they won't work, but I don't know.

I would wait for a more informed response.