Trying to Upgrade from Me to XP

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Dr. Von - 27 Aug 2007 17:58 GMT

I get this error message: "An error occurred copying file xptht29D.jpg to
C:\$WIN_NT$~LS\I386\xptht29D.jp_"
I clicked on ignore to try and install without that file, but continued to
get the error message with the number changing from 29D through 33D before I
just stopped. Is there anything I can do to complete the upgrade?

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Anteaus - 27 Aug 2007 19:04 GMT

At this stage the setup is copying the bootable 'image' to the C: drive prior
to rebooting and running the setup proper. The failure is most likely due to
a faulty CD, failing CD drive, or to a problem with your HD itself. Try
copying the contents of the CD's i386 folder to the C: drive, and see if that
goes smoothly. Run scandisk over your HD, doing a full surface scan. Also
don't overlook the possibility that the disk is simply full.

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Dr. Von - 27 Aug 2007 20:48 GMT

Thanks. I will try these suggestions.

> At this stage the setup is copying the bootable 'image' to the C: drive prior
> to rebooting and running the setup proper. The failure is most likely due to
> a faulty CD, failing CD drive, or to a problem with your HD itself. Try
> copying the contents of the CD's i386 folder to the C: drive, and see if that
> goes smoothly. Run scandisk over your HD, doing a full surface scan. Also
> don't overlook the possibility that the disk is simply full.

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Peter Foldes - 28 Aug 2007 05:49 GMT

ME does not Upgrade to XP. You will need to do a clean install

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>I get this error message: "An error occurred copying file xptht29D.jpg to
> C:\$WIN_NT$~LS\I386\xptht29D.jp_"
> I clicked on ignore to try and install without that file, but continued to
> get the error message with the number changing from 29D through 33D before I
> just stopped. Is there anything I can do to complete the upgrade?

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John John - 28 Aug 2007 11:49 GMT

ME *does* upgrade to XP.

John

> ME does not Upgrade to XP. You will need to do a clean install

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Shenan Stanley - 28 Aug 2007 14:18 GMT

> ME does not Upgrade to XP. You will need to do a clean install

Peter,

I am unsure where you have obtained this bit of information. According to
everything I can find, your statement is just incorrect. You can upgrade
from Windows ME to Windows XP.

Windows XP supported upgrade paths
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/292607

Specifically:

This article describes the supported upgrade paths for Windows XP.
<snip>

Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, Microsoft Windows
Millennium Edition

- Windows XP Home Edition Retail (Full) Version
- Windows XP Home Edition Upgrade Version
- Windows XP Professional Retail (Full) Version
- Windows XP Professional Upgrade Version

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Peter Foldes - 28 Aug 2007 17:11 GMT

LOL. I don't know either. I was in the Vista groups all night and after being on the computer all day I probably had Vista in my head. Probably thinking ME to Vista Upgrade

Sorry to the OP this was my bad mistake. Yes you can use the Upgrade.

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>> ME does not Upgrade to XP. You will need to do a clean install
>
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> - Windows XP Professional Retail (Full) Version
> - Windows XP Professional Upgrade Version

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