Unable to reinstall XP due to SP2 etc. Blank Windows

[Andy Rams]

I have been getting blank windows (start an application, a new window opens
but there is no text in it) in some applications and it seems to be getting
worse.
I tried to do a system restore and it worked but the problem was still there.
I want to re-install/over-install XP from my CD but it will not allow me to
do this as I have Service Pack and other updates loaded. The message says
that the current system is higher than the CD and won't continue. I can not
get rid of any of the updates as I am getting the blank windows so I just
keep going round and round.
I don't really want to format the disk just force a re-install from the CD
and then I will update the service packs again...
Any help of finding a way through this please.
Thanks in anticipation.

[Mark L. Ferguson]

If you run an XP "Upgrade"setup, from the original, or "Gold" version of the
setup CD, and you have SP2 installed, it would go into a setup loop, and you
would lose your install. Uninstall SP2, BEFORE you do a Upgrade setup from
CD (that lacks sp2 on it.)
875350 - How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 2 from your computer:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=875350

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Mark L. Ferguson (NOT an MS-MVP)
marfers notes for windows xp
http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/chatNotes.htm
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"Andy Rams" <Andy > wrote in message
...
>I have been getting blank windows (start an application, a new window opens
> but there is no text in it) in some applications and it seems to be
> getting
> worse.
> I tried to do a system restore and it worked but the problem was still
> there.
> I want to re-install/over-install XP from my CD but it will not allow me
> to
> do this as I have Service Pack and other updates loaded. The message says
> that the current system is higher than the CD and won't continue. I can
> not
> get rid of any of the updates as I am getting the blank windows so I just
> keep going round and round.
> I don't really want to format the disk just force a re-install from the CD
> and then I will update the service packs again...
> Any help of finding a way through this please.
> Thanks in anticipation.