Upgrade to Windows XP Using Windows 95 or Compaq Restore CD

[Michael]

I do know that the windows 95 cd will not work. Only 98
and up. But using the restore cd, I'm not sure about
that. Sounds like it won't work but I may be wrong on
that one. Hopefully someone else can answer this.

>-----Original Message-----
>Can I upgrade to Windows XP Home Edition using an old
Windows 95 disk?
> The Microsoft site doesn't list 95 as a valid version
for the upgrade
>rate.
>
>If not, can I use that silly "restore CD" that I received
when I
>bought my Compaq computer in 2001? It has Win 98SE on
it, but also
>has all of the other useless programs that come along
with a mass
>produced, chain store computer.
>
>FWIW, I plan on performing a "clean" installation.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Gary
>.
>

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

Actually, Win95 will serve as proof, but you can only do a clean
installation. A "recovery" CD will not work, as XP won't be able to find
the files it needs for verification.

--
Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows XP/ Windows Smart Display
Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
http://www.dougknox.com
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"Michael" > wrote in message
...
> I do know that the windows 95 cd will not work. Only 98
> and up. But using the restore cd, I'm not sure about
> that. Sounds like it won't work but I may be wrong on
> that one. Hopefully someone else can answer this.
>
> >-----Original Message-----
> >Can I upgrade to Windows XP Home Edition using an old
> Windows 95 disk?
> > The Microsoft site doesn't list 95 as a valid version
> for the upgrade
> >rate.
> >
> >If not, can I use that silly "restore CD" that I received
> when I
> >bought my Compaq computer in 2001? It has Win 98SE on
> it, but also
> >has all of the other useless programs that come along
> with a mass
> >produced, chain store computer.
> >
> >FWIW, I plan on performing a "clean" installation.
> >
> >Thanks,
> >
> >Gary
> >.
> >

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

Actually, Win95 will serve as proof, but you can only do a clean
installation. A "recovery" CD will not work, as XP won't be able to find
the files it needs for verification.

--
Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows XP/ Windows Smart Display
Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
http://www.dougknox.com
--------------------------------
Associate Expert
ExpertZone - http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
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"Michael" > wrote in message
...
> I do know that the windows 95 cd will not work. Only 98
> and up. But using the restore cd, I'm not sure about
> that. Sounds like it won't work but I may be wrong on
> that one. Hopefully someone else can answer this.
>
> >-----Original Message-----
> >Can I upgrade to Windows XP Home Edition using an old
> Windows 95 disk?
> > The Microsoft site doesn't list 95 as a valid version
> for the upgrade
> >rate.
> >
> >If not, can I use that silly "restore CD" that I received
> when I
> >bought my Compaq computer in 2001? It has Win 98SE on
> it, but also
> >has all of the other useless programs that come along
> with a mass
> >produced, chain store computer.
> >
> >FWIW, I plan on performing a "clean" installation.
> >
> >Thanks,
> >
> >Gary
> >.
> >