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03-18-2004, 05:54 PM
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can't upgrade to xp pro
the xp install program says my machine is incompatible to upgrade but it is an 800mhz. duron with 256mb ram. here are the system specs:
duron 800mhz pcchips motherboard generic pc133 256mb ram 2 10gb harddrives western digital 500mb harddrive 2 plextor 4x cdrws antec 350w psu ibm 3.5" 1.44mb floppy ibm 5.25" floppy generic usb card iomega zip drive 100mb ati rage 2+dvd 4mb video generic gigabit nework card thermaltake aquarius water cooling haked apple keyboard and imac mouse 22" generic monitor modded wal-mart brand neon car speakers and box windows 3.1 Last edited by no m$; 03-18-2004 at 06:00 PM. |
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03-18-2004, 06:22 PM
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xp is fussy on what hardware it will run on, if it says that it cannot be installed on your system, I would suggest that you belive it, and not try to do it anyway as if you were able to get buy with it , you may have other issues trying to run it and other software.
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03-18-2004, 06:25 PM
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It usually tells you why as well.
What doens't it like ? |
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03-18-2004, 06:31 PM
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Are you trying to upgrade from Win 3.1 to XP. I don't think that works. You will proballly have to wipe the drive you are trying to install it on and use an oem or retail version of XP to make it work!
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03-18-2004, 06:37 PM
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yes, i am upgrading from 3.1 to xp pro.
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03-18-2004, 06:39 PM
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what should I upgrade in this system to make XP work well?
duron 800mhz pcchips motherboard generic pc133 256mb ram 2 10gb harddrives western digital 500mb harddrive 2 plextor 4x cdrws antec 350w psu ibm 3.5" 1.44mb floppy ibm 5.25" floppy generic usb card iomega zip drive 100mb ati rage 2+dvd 4mb video generic gigabit nework card thermaltake aquarius water cooling haked apple keyboard and imac mouse 22" generic monitor modded wal-mart brand neon car speakers and box windows 3.1 |
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03-18-2004, 07:05 PM
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Are you trying to load WindowsXP on your 500 mb harddrive?
You could start by buying a new keyboard and mouse.
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03-18-2004, 07:10 PM
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i am installing xp on the 10 gig drive that contains windows for workgroups 3.1
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03-18-2004, 07:12 PM
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03-18-2004, 07:17 PM
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xp is not in the upgrade path with w3.1.
it will not allow you to do that. it can only be upgraded with w9x systemsm w2k systems and a couple others but not w3.1 |
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03-18-2004, 07:24 PM
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afaik you can't upgrade from Win 3.11, you gotta to a clean full install.
The generic ram might cause problems with xp. But i'd first try to install it before exchanging parts. RJ
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03-18-2004, 07:25 PM
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I just download win95 and will install it when I have reassembled my so-generic-it-lacks-a-name 22" monitor(painted it hot pink).
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03-18-2004, 08:35 PM
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you just downloaded w95 ? from where ?
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03-19-2004, 01:19 AM
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Watch where we are going here. We do NOT assist with pirated operating systems, read the forum FAQ.
XP will not upgrade from 95 either - 98 and newer only. |
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03-19-2004, 07:53 AM
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Quote:
Last edited by glc; 03-19-2004 at 01:12 PM. |
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03-19-2004, 01:13 PM
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no m$ - Did you not read what I said?
Read the FAQ. Windows 95 is not abandonware. Posting that link is against the FAQ and you are hereby warned not to do it again. |
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