Help~ update problem: xp pro to xp corp edition

[sammx]

Hi
I think I'm in a big trouble now.
My pc runs win xp pro and I try to update to win xp corporate edition.
PC is P4 2.8ghz...don't know if it meets the update requirement...but I can update it anyway.

However, during the installation process, it stops at the '32 mins left' to finish the installation. The PC is not freeze but HD just stops runing.

Now I try to uninstall the xp update, but whenever I reboot the PC, it always goes to re-install. I also try to reboot with my xp CD and use repair function. Now it gets worse...the system cannot recognize the console.

Can anyone tell me how I can restore my original win xp pro?

thanks a lot

 

[linney]

I am not too sure what version of XP you had, or what version of XP you are trying to upgrade to? Can you clarify what you are trying to do. Perhaps you can tell us the exact labeling (name etc.) you have on your old operating system CD and of that which is written on the CD you are using to update or upgrade to.


308402 - 'The Password Is Not Valid' Error Message Appears When You Log On to Recovery Console in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308402&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

How to obtain Windows XP Setup boot disks

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q310994

Make sure any Setup Booting files downloaded are the matching files for your ServicePack level.



Use the Recovery Console to replace the Boot.ini file with Boot.bak or get a Boot.ini file that doesn't have XP Setup as the Default Operating System. This will the stop the Boot-Setup loop. (These are System and Hidden files).

HOW TO: Edit the Boot.ini File in Windows XP (Q289022)

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q289/0/22.asp

See instructions at the end of this article.

316417 - "Setup Cannot Upgrade Some Settings" Error Message When You Reinstall Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;316417&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

Cannot logon to winxp...losing lots of valuable documents
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[wasisnt]

Isnt the Corp edition the same thing but you dont have to activate it because of the multi user license?

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