Why can't I reinstall windows?

[J]

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain (More info?)

I'm trying to reinstall windows, however when I load the re-installation cd,
it says that there is a newer version on my computer than what there is on
the disk? How is that so and how can I change that? Thanks!

 

[Guest]

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain (More info?)

If you installed SP2, then your original Windows XP CD is
now obsolete and you'll have to do one of the following:

1. Uninstall SP2

or

2. Make a new Windows XP CD with SP2 (recommended)

Either one of the following utilities makes slipstreaming
(integrating) SP2 into Windows XP a breeze:

Windows Slipstreaming and Bootable CD Guide
http://www.msfn.org/articles.php?action=show&showarticle=49

or

AutoStreamer 1.0.33
http://www.wbeta.com/comments.php?shownews=1063&catid=2

Windows XP Service Pack 2 - Direct Download
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=049C9DBE-3B8E-4F30-8245-9E368D3CDB5A&displaylang=en

How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Michael Stevens]

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

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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"J" wrote:

| I'm trying to reinstall windows, however when I load the re-installation cd,
| it says that there is a newer version on my computer than what there is on
| the disk? How is that so and how can I change that? Thanks!