Install XP Pro after XP Pro SP2

It says xp pro is older than sp2 so installation is not allowed. How do I
install it as i would install SP2 on the second copy... Just make 2 OSes,
one for work and one for fun. Thanks
Jack

In order to install a second copy of Windows XP on the same
computer, you need two things:

1. An empty drive or partition.
2. A second Windows XP license.

Please read your End-User License Agreement by going
to Start Run and type: WINVER , and hit enter. Then
click on "End-User License Agreement".

From the Windows XP EULA:

1.1 Installation and use. You may install, use, access,
display and run one copy of the Software on a single
computer, such as a workstation, terminal or other
device ("Workstation Computer"). The Software may not
be used by more than two (2) processors at any one
time on any single Workstation Computer.


A good third-party partitioning program is Partition Magic 8.
http://www.symantec.com/partitionmagic/

If you already have a retail copy of Windows XP, you can obtain
additional licenses for another computer or laptop by visiting the
following Microsoft Web site:
http://shop.microsoft.com/special/wal/walinfo.asp

Cheaper OEM Alternatives:

Microsoft Windows XP HOME Edition With Service Pack 2 - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16837102151

Microsoft Windows XP Pro with SP2 Upgrade Software
http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Produ...116-192&DEPA=8

Clean Install Windows XP
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Microsoft Newsgroups

Get Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...xp/choose.mspx

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"Jacky Luk" wrote:

| It says xp pro is older than sp2 so installation is not allowed. How do I
| install it as i would install SP2 on the second copy... Just make 2 OSes,
| one for work and one for fun. Thanks
| Jack

Jacky Luk wrote:

It says xp pro is older than sp2 so installation is not allowed. How do I
install it as i would install SP2 on the second copy... Just make 2 OSes,
one for work and one for fun. Thanks
Jack



Create an installation CD slipstreamed with SP2.

http://www.theeldergeek.com/slipstreamed_xpsp2_cd.htm
http://www.msfn.org/articles.php?act...showarticle=49
http://www.duspinnst.com/bootcd.htm

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Rock
MS MVP Windows - Shell/User