XP pro installation

[Mun]

How do I install Xppro with out upgrading from XP home? I already upgraded from XP home to XP pro, but having problem with Intenet connection. Now I would like to cleanup my laptop and install XP pro. I've only one partition (C Drive) and I'm very much new to formating the disc. Any help is appreciated.
Thanks

 

[Comtech]

Insert the CD, and restart the computer.
When prompted, select NEW install, and then you can format the hard drive, and get one install of XP Pro.
Even if this is an "upgrade" disk, you'll get prompted to put in the other CD as proof of ownership.

Cheers,
Jim

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[Mun]

Thanks, jim!

I tried it, but I got a message that I can't install with in the same partition. I've no partitions in the disc.

 

[Marcs41]

If you redo what Comtech told you, you will need to delete the existing partition first, recreate one and format of course.
Also, like said above, make sure you have you 'old' full version CD at hand if you are usinf an upgrade CD.

Marc
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