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What file do I need to allow windows xp to let me install with the upgrade cd?

I need to reinstall my Windows xp from my xp upgrade disk and I cannot locate my old Win 98 or Win 95 cd's. Is there a certain file that I need that when XP says I need to show a previous version of windows, do I need the entire CD or just a file off that cd? Thanks for any help.

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You must have a previous version of Windows installed on it. From there, you can use the Upgrade disk.
If you need too reinstall XP first you need the full version unless you do a system restore with the system recovery disk then this will make your computer back when you first got it. If it came with a Win xp on it then all you need I believe too upgrade too a higher version of xp is an upgrade disk but I sure if you do updates you get it the same way. If on the other hand you had 98 on your computer when you first got your computer. I have no idea Fist for your question you cannot install winxp unless you have a full version of it. You cant install xp from a upgrade disk. If you have 98 on your computer try putting in the upgrade disk and see what happens.
If you don't find your old 98 95 CD's, and don't have a friend to borrow one from, Email Me I'll be glad to copy my W98 disk for you. k5lqp@sbcglobal.net