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i was trying to install a version of XP that was older than the version that
i have now..the CD warns me that it cannot copy over a newer version..

what to do? need to reformat the C: Drive?

bob

bob wrote:
> i was trying to install a version of XP that was older than the version that
> i have now..the CD warns me that it cannot copy over a newer version..
>
> what to do? need to reformat the C: Drive?
>
> bob
>
>
You will need to 'slipstream' the CD you are using and write a new XP CD
with the service pack pre installed. Google 'slipstream SP2' and you
should find some guide on how to do this.

In the absence of a slipstreamed SP2 CD, yes you would need to format
the hard drive.

HTH,
Eli

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bob wrote:
> i was trying to install a version of XP that was older than the version that
> i have now..the CD warns me that it cannot copy over a newer version..
>
> what to do? need to reformat the C: Drive?
>
> bob

Slipstreamed Windows XP CD Using SP2
http://www.theeldergeek.com/slipstreamed_xpsp2_cd.htm

How to use AutoStreamer to Slipstream Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.simplyguides.net/guides/u...ostreamer.html

Windows XP Service Pack 2 - Direct Download
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en