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gls858
June 8th 04, 07:42 PM
Carey Frisch [MVP] wrote:

> You need a Microsoft Windows 95/98/ME or Windows 2000
> installation CD in order to perform a clean install using the
> "Upgrade Version" of Windows XP. If you do not have one
> of the older CDs, then you'll have to purchase a "Full Version"
> of Windows XP since you do not own a qualifying previous
> version of Windows.
>
> Clean Install Windows XP
> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html
>
> [Courtesy of MS-MVP Michael Stevens]
>
Wouldn't it be cheaper just to buy a copy of 98
and use it as a qualifying product. Should be able to
get one cheap on eBay.

gls858

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