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Convert a Windows XP SP2 Upgrade CD to a full version installation CD

Asked by: vvarela619

Hello everyone,

I would like to know if it's possible to convert or slipstream the necessary files to convert a Windows XP SP2 Upgrade CD to a full version installation CD.  In other words, I would like to avoid inserting a Windows 2000 or Windows NT CD to prove that I'm upgrading from a previous version of Windows.  Thanks in advance for your response.

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2009-09-03 at 17:24:36ID24706521
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Answers

 

by: houssam_balloutPosted on 2009-09-03 at 17:34:50ID: 25256163

I do recommend that you install a fresh copy of Windows and not upgrading

 

by: vvarela619Posted on 2009-09-03 at 17:39:28ID: 25256183

I woud like to add that I'm doing an install on new hard drive.

 

by: leewPosted on 2009-09-03 at 17:41:20ID: 25256193

Is it possible, yes.  But then the key you have won't work.

Upgrade Keys are different from Retail keys.

Not sure why this is a problem - if you reinstall frequently, then create an image.  

You can always look on ebay for a full retail copy as well - which doesn't have the restriction.

 

by: MiLLeNNiuMPosted on 2009-09-03 at 17:42:33ID: 25256201

You can use n-lite to make a custom installation CD/DVD with the hotfixes that were released recently.
http://www.nliteos.com/

 

by: MiLLeNNiuMPosted on 2009-09-03 at 17:43:26ID: 25256207

oh great, mispost, please ignore it.

 

by: carrzkissPosted on 2009-09-03 at 17:43:34ID: 25256208

OK.
There is no way to convert an Update to a Full version.
And there is nothing wrong with Update Installs, as they are the same thing as a Full Version
The only difference is that you have to prove that you are doing an upgrade.

I did this for years with Win2k upgrade CD, and it never bothered me as it would recognize if you have a previous version on existing HD's.

Once you do the initial install on the new hd then the next time that you have to install.
It will recognize that you have a previous install and will not ask for it again.

Good Luck
Carrzkiss

 

by: jayasankerPosted on 2009-09-03 at 17:44:32ID: 25256211

if you are planning to upgrade and hv net connection during the upgrade process os will recommend you to upgrade the required drivers,


Try this procedure to create a slip stream cd,
http://www.astahost.com/info.php/Creating-Windowsxp-Bootable-Cd_t11325.html

 

by: carrzkissPosted on 2009-09-03 at 17:45:18ID: 25256217

>>Is it possible, yes.  But then the key you have won't work.
Was not worth mentioning, as it would mean purchasing a new key in that case.

 

by: BitsBytesandMorePosted on 2009-09-03 at 18:31:03ID: 25256341


As with earlier versions of the Windows operating system, an Upgrade installation requires that you have a previous version to serve as a qualifying product. However, this time around you will not be able to use the Upgrade from Windows 95. Windows XP requires Windows 98 or newer to qualify.


NOTE: By design, Win95 should not work as a qualifying product. However, there is a bug in the Setup program on Windows XP Cd's (both Home Edition and Professional). Apparently, Microsoft will not be fixing this bug. As a result, though you will not be able to perform an upgrade installation from a Win95 install, the following operating system Cd's will suffice as Qualifying Media for a clean install:

Windows NT Workstation, Versions 3.51 & 4.0
Windows 2000 Professional
Windows 95
Windows 98 (Original & Second Edition)
Windows Millennium Edition

Now, there is a way around this, Microsoft installed a specific error for solving this problem...
1. Boot to the upgrade installation CD and let it run as a full installation and not as an upgrade.
2. When it asks for a qualifying product (prior operating system installation disc just click ok)
3. It will request a CD.
4. With the "Browse" option:point to the XP installation CD still in the drive.
5. The program will read this as a qualifying installation CD and then continue the original installation.
By the way...this is perfectly legal to do since Microsoft allowed this "Bug" to solve the problem of people who had a "Floppy Version" of Windows 98.

 

 

by: MASQUERAIDPosted on 2009-09-04 at 10:34:09ID: 25261725

Just to clarify point 5. above "this is perfectly legal to do since Microsoft allowed this "Bug" to solve the problem of people who had a "Floppy Version" of Windows 98".  It's perfectly legal to do if you have a valid licence for an existing version of Windows that permits an upgrade pathway.

Using the upgrade disk simply to "trick" itself into activating isn't a legal use of the disk.

Also remember that OEM licences do not include upgrade rights.

 

by: BitsBytesandMorePosted on 2009-09-04 at 10:36:29ID: 25261742

@Masqueraid: I agree. But it still is the answer to his question and he did state he does have the prior version.

 

by: vvarela619Posted on 2009-09-04 at 10:57:28ID: 31624744

Thanks for your comments.

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