Difference in "upgrade" and "full edition" for XP

[ortuno2k]

I'm a bit puzzled here. I'm building a new computer and plan to install xp on it, but I want to do a clean install, I don't want to install over a copy of my old Win Me.
Will the upgrade version do the job? Full installation & format a new hard drive?
Thanks.

 

[psykoikonov]

Yes the upgrade disk will do the job. All you need is to show prior to the install that you have another MS OS (ie.98, ME, NT, etc.). Look <A HREF="http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/upgrading/matrix.asp" target="_new">here</A> for list of OSes allowed. Note Home and Pro. Also note at the top that it says it will keep all your settings (upgrade), even though you can do a full clean install.

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