Guest phal Posted June 8, 2008 Posted June 8, 2008 In the past, if I had a windows problem that I could not figure out, I would put in the windows disk and go over the top of the OS with a new install (without formatting) and it always seemed to fix my problem. I tried this today to fix a registry problem and I am getting the following warning I have not seen before: Setup cannot continue because the version of Windows on your computer is newer than the version on the CD. Warning: If you decide to delete the newer version of Windows that is currently installed on your computer, the files and settings cannot be recovered. This is a purchased copy of Win XP Pro with a key. Is this because I have installed SP3? If I remove SP3 will I be allowed to go over the OS? Will this uninstall SP2 if I remove it? If so, will I lose stuff other than SP3 if I uninstall? Thanks...gary
Guest PA Bear [MS MVP] Posted June 8, 2008 Posted June 8, 2008 Re: windows pro Probably. Yes. Not if you were running SP2 before SP3 was installed. No. -- ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002 AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net DTS-L http://dts-l.net/ phal wrote: > In the past, if I had a windows problem that I could not figure out, I > would > put in the windows disk and go over the top of the OS with a new install > (without formatting) and it always seemed to fix my problem. I tried this > today to fix a registry problem and I am getting the following warning I > have not seen before: > > Setup cannot continue because the version of Windows on your computer is > newer than the version on the CD. > > Warning: If you decide to delete the newer version of Windows that is > currently installed on your computer, the files and settings cannot be > recovered. > > This is a purchased copy of Win XP Pro with a key. Is this because I have > installed SP3? If I remove SP3 will I be allowed to go over the OS? Will > this uninstall SP2 if I remove it? If so, will I lose stuff other than > SP3 > if I uninstall? > > Thanks...gary
Guest phal Posted June 8, 2008 Posted June 8, 2008 Re: windows pro I uninstalled SP3 and I am still getting the warning. I would try an uninstall of SP2 but it is not on add remove. Can you give me any other advice. I have not run into this before. Thanks...gary "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: > Probably. > > Yes. > > Not if you were running SP2 before SP3 was installed. > > No. > -- > ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) > MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002 > AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net > DTS-L http://dts-l.net/ > > phal wrote: > > In the past, if I had a windows problem that I could not figure out, I > > would > > put in the windows disk and go over the top of the OS with a new install > > (without formatting) and it always seemed to fix my problem. I tried this > > today to fix a registry problem and I am getting the following warning I > > have not seen before: > > > > Setup cannot continue because the version of Windows on your computer is > > newer than the version on the CD. > > > > Warning: If you decide to delete the newer version of Windows that is > > currently installed on your computer, the files and settings cannot be > > recovered. > > > > This is a purchased copy of Win XP Pro with a key. Is this because I have > > installed SP3? If I remove SP3 will I be allowed to go over the OS? Will > > this uninstall SP2 if I remove it? If so, will I lose stuff other than > > SP3 > > if I uninstall? > > > > Thanks...gary > >
Guest PA Bear [MS MVP] Posted June 8, 2008 Posted June 8, 2008 Re: windows pro Format & reinstall Windows using the CDs that came with your computer or the hidden Recovery partition. phal wrote: > I uninstalled SP3 and I am still getting the warning. > I would try an uninstall of SP2 but it is not on add remove. > Can you give me any other advice. I have not run into this before. > Thanks...gary > > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: > >> Probably. >> >> Yes. >> >> Not if you were running SP2 before SP3 was installed. >> >> No. >> -- >> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) >> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002 >> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net >> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/ >> >> phal wrote: >>> In the past, if I had a windows problem that I could not figure out, I >>> would >>> put in the windows disk and go over the top of the OS with a new install >>> (without formatting) and it always seemed to fix my problem. I tried >>> this >>> today to fix a registry problem and I am getting the following warning I >>> have not seen before: >>> >>> Setup cannot continue because the version of Windows on your computer is >>> newer than the version on the CD. >>> >>> Warning: If you decide to delete the newer version of Windows that is >>> currently installed on your computer, the files and settings cannot be >>> recovered. >>> >>> This is a purchased copy of Win XP Pro with a key. Is this because I >>> have >>> installed SP3? If I remove SP3 will I be allowed to go over the OS? >>> Will >>> this uninstall SP2 if I remove it? If so, will I lose stuff other than >>> SP3 >>> if I uninstall? >>> >>> Thanks...gary
Guest Daave Posted June 8, 2008 Posted June 8, 2008 Re: windows pro "phal" <phal@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:38DCF195-6911-48BF-8CF2-2CB41865787A@microsoft.com... > In the past, if I had a windows problem that I could not figure out, I > would > put in the windows disk and go over the top of the OS with a new > install > (without formatting) and it always seemed to fix my problem. I tried > this > today to fix a registry problem and I am getting the following warning > I have > not seen before: > > Setup cannot continue because the version of Windows on your computer > is > newer than the version on the CD. > > Warning: If you decide to delete the newer version of Windows that is > currently installed on your computer, the files and settings cannot be > recovered. > > This is a purchased copy of Win XP Pro with a key. Is this because I > have > installed SP3? Probably. What Service Pack level is your CD?
Guest Unknown Posted June 8, 2008 Posted June 8, 2008 Re: windows pro Have you tried System Restore before the new install? "phal" <phal@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:38DCF195-6911-48BF-8CF2-2CB41865787A@microsoft.com... > In the past, if I had a windows problem that I could not figure out, I > would > put in the windows disk and go over the top of the OS with a new install > (without formatting) and it always seemed to fix my problem. I tried this > today to fix a registry problem and I am getting the following warning I > have > not seen before: > > Setup cannot continue because the version of Windows on your computer is > newer than the version on the CD. > > Warning: If you decide to delete the newer version of Windows that is > currently installed on your computer, the files and settings cannot be > recovered. > > This is a purchased copy of Win XP Pro with a key. Is this because I have > installed SP3? If I remove SP3 will I be allowed to go over the OS? Will > this uninstall SP2 if I remove it? If so, will I lose stuff other than > SP3 > if I uninstall? > > Thanks...gary
Guest Nepatsfan Posted June 8, 2008 Posted June 8, 2008 Re: windows pro "phal" <phal@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:38DCF195-6911-48BF-8CF2-2CB41865787A@microsoft.com... > In the past, if I had a windows problem that I could not figure out, I would > put in the windows disk and go over the top of the OS with a new install > (without formatting) and it always seemed to fix my problem. I tried this > today to fix a registry problem and I am getting the following warning I have > not seen before: > > Setup cannot continue because the version of Windows on your computer is > newer than the version on the CD. > > Warning: If you decide to delete the newer version of Windows that is > currently installed on your computer, the files and settings cannot be > recovered. > > This is a purchased copy of Win XP Pro with a key. Is this because I have > installed SP3? If I remove SP3 will I be allowed to go over the OS? Will > this uninstall SP2 if I remove it? If so, will I lose stuff other than SP3 > if I uninstall? > > Thanks...gary You need to boot from the installation CD and start the repair. It sounds like you're trying to start the repair while Windows is running. That's why you're getting the error message about a 'newer version'. Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm Keep in mind that you should back up all your important files before running this procedure. Good luck Nepatsfan
Guest phal Posted June 9, 2008 Posted June 9, 2008 Re: windows pro cd from boot Re: windows pro cd from boot Thanks for the idea but that didn't work either. I turned off all boot devices except the cd rom and got only the option to reboot or go into setup page ("strike F1 to reboot F2 for setup"). I could not get it to reboot from the XP Pro cd at all. I have researched and found articles that say the only way to do this was to remove all service packs and start from the condition of the original OS or to "slipstream" the service packs into a single cd with all updates. I would try this but am afraid I would run into something else along the line which screws it up. gary "Nepatsfan" wrote: > "phal" <phal@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:38DCF195-6911-48BF-8CF2-2CB41865787A@microsoft.com... > > In the past, if I had a windows problem that I could not figure out, I would > > put in the windows disk and go over the top of the OS with a new install > > (without formatting) and it always seemed to fix my problem. I tried this > > today to fix a registry problem and I am getting the following warning I have > > not seen before: > > > > Setup cannot continue because the version of Windows on your computer is > > newer than the version on the CD. > > > > Warning: If you decide to delete the newer version of Windows that is > > currently installed on your computer, the files and settings cannot be > > recovered. > > > > This is a purchased copy of Win XP Pro with a key. Is this because I have > > installed SP3? If I remove SP3 will I be allowed to go over the OS? Will > > this uninstall SP2 if I remove it? If so, will I lose stuff other than SP3 > > if I uninstall? > > > > Thanks...gary > > > You need to boot from the installation CD and start the repair. It sounds like > you're trying to start the repair while Windows is running. That's why you're > getting the error message about a 'newer version'. > > Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP > How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install > http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm > > Keep in mind that you should back up all your important files before running > this procedure. > > Good luck > > Nepatsfan > > >
Guest Ted Posted June 9, 2008 Posted June 9, 2008 Re: windows pro cd from boot Re: windows pro cd from boot Hi I read some where on here to take service pack 3 off you have to open up in safe mode go back to a date previous to when you loaded sp3 and restore it to that date and that will take sp3 off has any one else read that. "phal" wrote: > Thanks for the idea but that didn't work either. I turned off all boot > devices except the cd rom and got only the option to reboot or go into setup > page ("strike F1 to reboot F2 for setup"). I could not get it to reboot from > the XP Pro cd at all. > I have researched and found articles that say the only way to do this was to > remove all service packs and start from the condition of the original OS or > to "slipstream" the service packs into a single cd with all updates. I would > try this but am afraid I would run into something else along the line which > screws it up. > gary > > "Nepatsfan" wrote: > > > "phal" <phal@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > > news:38DCF195-6911-48BF-8CF2-2CB41865787A@microsoft.com... > > > In the past, if I had a windows problem that I could not figure out, I would > > > put in the windows disk and go over the top of the OS with a new install > > > (without formatting) and it always seemed to fix my problem. I tried this > > > today to fix a registry problem and I am getting the following warning I have > > > not seen before: > > > > > > Setup cannot continue because the version of Windows on your computer is > > > newer than the version on the CD. > > > > > > Warning: If you decide to delete the newer version of Windows that is > > > currently installed on your computer, the files and settings cannot be > > > recovered. > > > > > > This is a purchased copy of Win XP Pro with a key. Is this because I have > > > installed SP3? If I remove SP3 will I be allowed to go over the OS? Will > > > this uninstall SP2 if I remove it? If so, will I lose stuff other than SP3 > > > if I uninstall? > > > > > > Thanks...gary > > > > > > You need to boot from the installation CD and start the repair. It sounds like > > you're trying to start the repair while Windows is running. That's why you're > > getting the error message about a 'newer version'. > > > > Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP > > How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install > > http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm > > > > Keep in mind that you should back up all your important files before running > > this procedure. > > > > Good luck > > > > Nepatsfan > > > > > >
Guest Unknown Posted June 9, 2008 Posted June 9, 2008 Re: windows pro cd from boot Re: windows pro cd from boot I didn't read that AND I must add I wouldn't do that. I had a bad install of SP3 and had to remove it. I simply went to add/remove and removed SP3. I then reinstalled SP3 and everything fine. "Ted" <Ted@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:9240EA7E-7C17-4447-8F2B-773E500EA9D6@microsoft.com... > Hi I read some where on here to take service pack 3 off you have to open > up > in safe mode go back to a date previous to when you loaded sp3 and restore > it > to that date and that will take sp3 off has any one else read that. > > "phal" wrote: > >> Thanks for the idea but that didn't work either. I turned off all boot >> devices except the cd rom and got only the option to reboot or go into >> setup >> page ("strike F1 to reboot F2 for setup"). I could not get it to reboot >> from >> the XP Pro cd at all. >> I have researched and found articles that say the only way to do this was >> to >> remove all service packs and start from the condition of the original OS >> or >> to "slipstream" the service packs into a single cd with all updates. I >> would >> try this but am afraid I would run into something else along the line >> which >> screws it up. >> gary >> >> "Nepatsfan" wrote: >> >> > "phal" <phal@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> > news:38DCF195-6911-48BF-8CF2-2CB41865787A@microsoft.com... >> > > In the past, if I had a windows problem that I could not figure out, >> > > I would >> > > put in the windows disk and go over the top of the OS with a new >> > > install >> > > (without formatting) and it always seemed to fix my problem. I tried >> > > this >> > > today to fix a registry problem and I am getting the following >> > > warning I have >> > > not seen before: >> > > >> > > Setup cannot continue because the version of Windows on your computer >> > > is >> > > newer than the version on the CD. >> > > >> > > Warning: If you decide to delete the newer version of Windows that is >> > > currently installed on your computer, the files and settings cannot >> > > be >> > > recovered. >> > > >> > > This is a purchased copy of Win XP Pro with a key. Is this because I >> > > have >> > > installed SP3? If I remove SP3 will I be allowed to go over the OS? >> > > Will >> > > this uninstall SP2 if I remove it? If so, will I lose stuff other >> > > than SP3 >> > > if I uninstall? >> > > >> > > Thanks...gary >> > >> > >> > You need to boot from the installation CD and start the repair. It >> > sounds like >> > you're trying to start the repair while Windows is running. That's why >> > you're >> > getting the error message about a 'newer version'. >> > >> > Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP >> > How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install >> > http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm >> > >> > Keep in mind that you should back up all your important files before >> > running >> > this procedure. >> > >> > Good luck >> > >> > Nepatsfan >> > >> > >> >
Guest Twayne Posted June 9, 2008 Posted June 9, 2008 Re: windows pro cd from boot Re: windows pro cd from boot That's the right first-move but depending on what glitched doesn't always work. Then the Restore Points become the next best alternative. Perhaps it's time to also do some research on how to back up once you're out of this quagmire. You won't regret it. The native backup works well enough and then there are the imaging programs like Ghost and Acronis TI. Twayne > I didn't read that AND I must add I wouldn't do that. I had a bad > install of SP3 and had to remove it. I simply went to add/remove and > removed SP3. I then reinstalled SP3 and everything fine. > "Ted" <Ted@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:9240EA7E-7C17-4447-8F2B-773E500EA9D6@microsoft.com... >> Hi I read some where on here to take service pack 3 off you have to >> open up >> in safe mode go back to a date previous to when you loaded sp3 and >> restore it >> to that date and that will take sp3 off has any one else read that. >> >> "phal" wrote: >> >>> Thanks for the idea but that didn't work either. I turned off all >>> boot devices except the cd rom and got only the option to reboot or >>> go into setup >>> page ("strike F1 to reboot F2 for setup"). I could not get it to >>> reboot from >>> the XP Pro cd at all. >>> I have researched and found articles that say the only way to do >>> this was to >>> remove all service packs and start from the condition of the >>> original OS or >>> to "slipstream" the service packs into a single cd with all >>> updates. I would >>> try this but am afraid I would run into something else along the >>> line which >>> screws it up. >>> gary >>> >>> "Nepatsfan" wrote: >>> >>>> "phal" <phal@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >>>> news:38DCF195-6911-48BF-8CF2-2CB41865787A@microsoft.com... >>>>> In the past, if I had a windows problem that I could not figure >>>>> out, I would >>>>> put in the windows disk and go over the top of the OS with a new >>>>> install >>>>> (without formatting) and it always seemed to fix my problem. I >>>>> tried this >>>>> today to fix a registry problem and I am getting the following >>>>> warning I have >>>>> not seen before: >>>>> >>>>> Setup cannot continue because the version of Windows on your >>>>> computer is >>>>> newer than the version on the CD. >>>>> >>>>> Warning: If you decide to delete the newer version of Windows >>>>> that is currently installed on your computer, the files and >>>>> settings cannot be >>>>> recovered. >>>>> >>>>> This is a purchased copy of Win XP Pro with a key. Is this >>>>> because I have >>>>> installed SP3? If I remove SP3 will I be allowed to go over the >>>>> OS? Will >>>>> this uninstall SP2 if I remove it? If so, will I lose stuff other >>>>> than SP3 >>>>> if I uninstall? >>>>> >>>>> Thanks...gary >>>> >>>> >>>> You need to boot from the installation CD and start the repair. It >>>> sounds like >>>> you're trying to start the repair while Windows is running. That's >>>> why you're >>>> getting the error message about a 'newer version'. >>>> >>>> Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP >>>> How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install >>>> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm >>>> >>>> Keep in mind that you should back up all your important files >>>> before running >>>> this procedure. >>>> >>>> Good luck >>>> >>>> Nepatsfan
Guest Nepatsfan Posted June 9, 2008 Posted June 9, 2008 Re: windows pro cd from boot Re: windows pro cd from boot Just out of curiosity, what exactly do you mean by "I turned off all boot devices except the cd rom"? In order to boot from your installation CD, hit the F2 key to enter Setup. Look for an entry at the top of the windows titled Boot. Navigate to that part of Setup and you should see an entry where you can configure your CD/DVD drive as the first boot option. Also, is your CD and actual XP installation CD or a copy you or someone burnt? If you're still unable to boot from the CD, post back with answers to the two questions I posed along with information about you computer, make and model # will suffice. If the computer was not built by a major manufacturer, pass along the motherboard make and model #. Good luck Nepatsfan "phal" <phal@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:A1E029F3-80A1-4716-82E4-EA91136A666C@microsoft.com... > Thanks for the idea but that didn't work either. I turned off all boot > devices except the cd rom and got only the option to reboot or go into setup > page ("strike F1 to reboot F2 for setup"). I could not get it to reboot from > the XP Pro cd at all. > I have researched and found articles that say the only way to do this was to > remove all service packs and start from the condition of the original OS or > to "slipstream" the service packs into a single cd with all updates. I would > try this but am afraid I would run into something else along the line which > screws it up. > gary > > "Nepatsfan" wrote: > >> "phal" <phal@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> news:38DCF195-6911-48BF-8CF2-2CB41865787A@microsoft.com... >> > In the past, if I had a windows problem that I could not figure out, I >> > would >> > put in the windows disk and go over the top of the OS with a new install >> > (without formatting) and it always seemed to fix my problem. I tried this >> > today to fix a registry problem and I am getting the following warning I >> > have >> > not seen before: >> > >> > Setup cannot continue because the version of Windows on your computer is >> > newer than the version on the CD. >> > >> > Warning: If you decide to delete the newer version of Windows that is >> > currently installed on your computer, the files and settings cannot be >> > recovered. >> > >> > This is a purchased copy of Win XP Pro with a key. Is this because I have >> > installed SP3? If I remove SP3 will I be allowed to go over the OS? Will >> > this uninstall SP2 if I remove it? If so, will I lose stuff other than SP3 >> > if I uninstall? >> > >> > Thanks...gary >> >> >> You need to boot from the installation CD and start the repair. It sounds >> like >> you're trying to start the repair while Windows is running. That's why you're >> getting the error message about a 'newer version'. >> >> Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP >> How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install >> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm >> >> Keep in mind that you should back up all your important files before running >> this procedure. >> >> Good luck >> >> Nepatsfan >> >> >>
Guest Unknown Posted June 9, 2008 Posted June 9, 2008 Re: windows pro cd from boot Re: windows pro cd from boot Why tell me? "Twayne" <nobody@devnull.spamcop.net> wrote in message news:u4ozYClyIHA.1504@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > That's the right first-move but depending on what glitched doesn't always > work. Then the Restore Points become the next best alternative. > Perhaps it's time to also do some research on how to back up once you're > out of this quagmire. You won't regret it. The native backup works well > enough and then there are the imaging programs like Ghost and Acronis TI. > > Twayne > > > >> I didn't read that AND I must add I wouldn't do that. I had a bad >> install of SP3 and had to remove it. I simply went to add/remove and >> removed SP3. I then reinstalled SP3 and everything fine. >> "Ted" <Ted@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> news:9240EA7E-7C17-4447-8F2B-773E500EA9D6@microsoft.com... >>> Hi I read some where on here to take service pack 3 off you have to >>> open up >>> in safe mode go back to a date previous to when you loaded sp3 and >>> restore it >>> to that date and that will take sp3 off has any one else read that. >>> >>> "phal" wrote: >>> >>>> Thanks for the idea but that didn't work either. I turned off all >>>> boot devices except the cd rom and got only the option to reboot or >>>> go into setup >>>> page ("strike F1 to reboot F2 for setup"). I could not get it to >>>> reboot from >>>> the XP Pro cd at all. >>>> I have researched and found articles that say the only way to do >>>> this was to >>>> remove all service packs and start from the condition of the >>>> original OS or >>>> to "slipstream" the service packs into a single cd with all >>>> updates. I would >>>> try this but am afraid I would run into something else along the >>>> line which >>>> screws it up. >>>> gary >>>> >>>> "Nepatsfan" wrote: >>>> >>>>> "phal" <phal@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >>>>> news:38DCF195-6911-48BF-8CF2-2CB41865787A@microsoft.com... >>>>>> In the past, if I had a windows problem that I could not figure >>>>>> out, I would >>>>>> put in the windows disk and go over the top of the OS with a new >>>>>> install >>>>>> (without formatting) and it always seemed to fix my problem. I >>>>>> tried this >>>>>> today to fix a registry problem and I am getting the following >>>>>> warning I have >>>>>> not seen before: >>>>>> >>>>>> Setup cannot continue because the version of Windows on your >>>>>> computer is >>>>>> newer than the version on the CD. >>>>>> >>>>>> Warning: If you decide to delete the newer version of Windows >>>>>> that is currently installed on your computer, the files and >>>>>> settings cannot be >>>>>> recovered. >>>>>> >>>>>> This is a purchased copy of Win XP Pro with a key. Is this >>>>>> because I have >>>>>> installed SP3? If I remove SP3 will I be allowed to go over the >>>>>> OS? Will >>>>>> this uninstall SP2 if I remove it? If so, will I lose stuff other >>>>>> than SP3 >>>>>> if I uninstall? >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks...gary >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> You need to boot from the installation CD and start the repair. It >>>>> sounds like >>>>> you're trying to start the repair while Windows is running. That's >>>>> why you're >>>>> getting the error message about a 'newer version'. >>>>> >>>>> Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP >>>>> How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install >>>>> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm >>>>> >>>>> Keep in mind that you should back up all your important files >>>>> before running >>>>> this procedure. >>>>> >>>>> Good luck >>>>> >>>>> Nepatsfan > > >
Guest phal Posted June 10, 2008 Posted June 10, 2008 Re: windows pro cd from boot Re: windows pro cd from boot I tried going to setup (f2), set the priority to boot from cdrom, rebooted, and it skipped right over the Purchased copy of XP Pro (older disk no service pack but shiny gold face OEM disk) and booted from the OS. I then shut down, went into setup again, unchecked all but the cd rom so it had no choice and got the , F1 to try again F2 to boot from OS. The comp is a dell 8200 Dimension, unaltered from the factory. If you need more info on the system, I will do it on another post, running short of time right now. This post stems from another post here: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/newsgroups/reader.mspx?&lang=&cr=&guid=&sloc=en-us&dg=microsoft.public.windowsxp.general&p=1&tid=7774a3b4-07f6-44f0-b753-4c1b5bb926ae I am trying to get a registry problem solved and figured that going over the top of my original installation may fix the problem. Thanks for the help, I appreciate it!...gary "Nepatsfan" wrote: > Just out of curiosity, what exactly do you mean by "I turned off all boot > devices except the cd rom"? > > In order to boot from your installation CD, hit the F2 key to enter Setup. Look > for an entry at the top of the windows titled Boot. Navigate to that part of > Setup and you should see an entry where you can configure your CD/DVD drive as > the first boot option. > > Also, is your CD and actual XP installation CD or a copy you or someone burnt? > > If you're still unable to boot from the CD, post back with answers to the two > questions I posed along with information about you computer, make and model # > will suffice. If the computer was not built by a major manufacturer, pass along > the motherboard make and model #. > > Good luck > > Nepatsfan > > > "phal" <phal@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:A1E029F3-80A1-4716-82E4-EA91136A666C@microsoft.com... > > Thanks for the idea but that didn't work either. I turned off all boot > > devices except the cd rom and got only the option to reboot or go into setup > > page ("strike F1 to reboot F2 for setup"). I could not get it to reboot from > > the XP Pro cd at all. > > I have researched and found articles that say the only way to do this was to > > remove all service packs and start from the condition of the original OS or > > to "slipstream" the service packs into a single cd with all updates. I would > > try this but am afraid I would run into something else along the line which > > screws it up. > > gary > > > > "Nepatsfan" wrote: > > > >> "phal" <phal@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > >> news:38DCF195-6911-48BF-8CF2-2CB41865787A@microsoft.com... > >> > In the past, if I had a windows problem that I could not figure out, I > >> > would > >> > put in the windows disk and go over the top of the OS with a new install > >> > (without formatting) and it always seemed to fix my problem. I tried this > >> > today to fix a registry problem and I am getting the following warning I > >> > have > >> > not seen before: > >> > > >> > Setup cannot continue because the version of Windows on your computer is > >> > newer than the version on the CD. > >> > > >> > Warning: If you decide to delete the newer version of Windows that is > >> > currently installed on your computer, the files and settings cannot be > >> > recovered. > >> > > >> > This is a purchased copy of Win XP Pro with a key. Is this because I have > >> > installed SP3? If I remove SP3 will I be allowed to go over the OS? Will > >> > this uninstall SP2 if I remove it? If so, will I lose stuff other than SP3 > >> > if I uninstall? > >> > > >> > Thanks...gary > >> > >> > >> You need to boot from the installation CD and start the repair. It sounds > >> like > >> you're trying to start the repair while Windows is running. That's why you're > >> getting the error message about a 'newer version'. > >> > >> Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP > >> How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install > >> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm > >> > >> Keep in mind that you should back up all your important files before running > >> this procedure. > >> > >> Good luck > >> > >> Nepatsfan > >> > >> > >> > > > >
Guest Nepatsfan Posted June 11, 2008 Posted June 11, 2008 Re: windows pro cd from boot Re: windows pro cd from boot If your Dell has a floppy drive you can download a file from the web site listed below that will guide you in creating six floppy disks which can be used to boot your computer and start a repair installation of XP. Make sure you download the correct file for your installation CD. How to obtain Windows XP Setup boot disks http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310994 I took a look at your other post and the responses you received. I can't speak from first hand knowledge since I disable TeaTimer but it sounds like it doesn't get along with msconfig. Once you get this problem straightened out you might consider using another program such as Autoruns to disable startup items. Good luck Nepatsfan "phal" <phal@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:51638772-E649-4612-9DD5-5E0EB17FEEEF@microsoft.com... >I tried going to setup (f2), set the priority to boot from cdrom, rebooted, > and it skipped right over the Purchased copy of XP Pro (older disk no service > pack but shiny gold face OEM disk) and booted from the OS. I then shut down, > went into setup again, unchecked all but the cd rom so it had no choice and > got the , F1 to try again F2 to boot from OS. The comp is a dell 8200 > Dimension, unaltered from the factory. > If you need more info on the system, I will do it on another post, running > short of time right now. > This post stems from another post here: > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/newsgroups/reader.mspx?&lang=&cr=&guid=&sloc=en-us&dg=microsoft.public.windowsxp.general&p=1&tid=7774a3b4-07f6-44f0-b753-4c1b5bb926ae > I am trying to get a registry problem solved and figured that going over the > top of my original installation may fix the problem. > Thanks for the help, I appreciate it!...gary > > "Nepatsfan" wrote: > >> Just out of curiosity, what exactly do you mean by "I turned off all boot >> devices except the cd rom"? >> >> In order to boot from your installation CD, hit the F2 key to enter Setup. >> Look >> for an entry at the top of the windows titled Boot. Navigate to that part of >> Setup and you should see an entry where you can configure your CD/DVD drive >> as >> the first boot option. >> >> Also, is your CD and actual XP installation CD or a copy you or someone >> burnt? >> >> If you're still unable to boot from the CD, post back with answers to the two >> questions I posed along with information about you computer, make and model # >> will suffice. If the computer was not built by a major manufacturer, pass >> along >> the motherboard make and model #. >> >> Good luck >> >> Nepatsfan >> >> >> "phal" <phal@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> news:A1E029F3-80A1-4716-82E4-EA91136A666C@microsoft.com... >> > Thanks for the idea but that didn't work either. I turned off all boot >> > devices except the cd rom and got only the option to reboot or go into >> > setup >> > page ("strike F1 to reboot F2 for setup"). I could not get it to reboot >> > from >> > the XP Pro cd at all. >> > I have researched and found articles that say the only way to do this was >> > to >> > remove all service packs and start from the condition of the original OS or >> > to "slipstream" the service packs into a single cd with all updates. I >> > would >> > try this but am afraid I would run into something else along the line which >> > screws it up. >> > gary >> > >> > "Nepatsfan" wrote: >> > >> >> "phal" <phal@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> >> news:38DCF195-6911-48BF-8CF2-2CB41865787A@microsoft.com... >> >> > In the past, if I had a windows problem that I could not figure out, I >> >> > would >> >> > put in the windows disk and go over the top of the OS with a new install >> >> > (without formatting) and it always seemed to fix my problem. I tried >> >> > this >> >> > today to fix a registry problem and I am getting the following warning I >> >> > have >> >> > not seen before: >> >> > >> >> > Setup cannot continue because the version of Windows on your computer is >> >> > newer than the version on the CD. >> >> > >> >> > Warning: If you decide to delete the newer version of Windows that is >> >> > currently installed on your computer, the files and settings cannot be >> >> > recovered. >> >> > >> >> > This is a purchased copy of Win XP Pro with a key. Is this because I >> >> > have >> >> > installed SP3? If I remove SP3 will I be allowed to go over the OS? >> >> > Will >> >> > this uninstall SP2 if I remove it? If so, will I lose stuff other than >> >> > SP3 >> >> > if I uninstall? >> >> > >> >> > Thanks...gary >> >> >> >> >> >> You need to boot from the installation CD and start the repair. It sounds >> >> like >> >> you're trying to start the repair while Windows is running. That's why >> >> you're >> >> getting the error message about a 'newer version'. >> >> >> >> Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP >> >> How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install >> >> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm >> >> >> >> Keep in mind that you should back up all your important files before >> >> running >> >> this procedure. >> >> >> >> Good luck >> >> >> >> Nepatsfan >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >>
Guest phal Posted June 11, 2008 Posted June 11, 2008 Thank You Thank You I will try making the boot disks. concerning Autoruns- I have it on the comp, but it is very intimidating. I am afraid that I am going to turn off a process that I need. I cannot do that with msconfig. Is there a way to distinguish what is ok to turn of and what is not? That is the only reason I have not started using it. I am somewhat technicle when it comes to my computer, but do not know much about the registry. Thanks for all your help....gary "Nepatsfan" wrote: > If your Dell has a floppy drive you can download a file from the web site listed > below that will guide you in creating six floppy disks which can be used to boot > your computer and start a repair installation of XP. Make sure you download the > correct file for your installation CD. > > How to obtain Windows XP Setup boot disks > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310994 > > I took a look at your other post and the responses you received. I can't speak > from first hand knowledge since I disable TeaTimer but it sounds like it doesn't > get along with msconfig. Once you get this problem straightened out you might > consider using another program such as Autoruns to disable startup items. > > Good luck > > Nepatsfan > > > "phal" <phal@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:51638772-E649-4612-9DD5-5E0EB17FEEEF@microsoft.com... > >I tried going to setup (f2), set the priority to boot from cdrom, rebooted, > > and it skipped right over the Purchased copy of XP Pro (older disk no service > > pack but shiny gold face OEM disk) and booted from the OS. I then shut down, > > went into setup again, unchecked all but the cd rom so it had no choice and > > got the , F1 to try again F2 to boot from OS. The comp is a dell 8200 > > Dimension, unaltered from the factory. > > If you need more info on the system, I will do it on another post, running > > short of time right now. > > This post stems from another post here: > > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/newsgroups/reader.mspx?&lang=&cr=&guid=&sloc=en-us&dg=microsoft.public.windowsxp.general&p=1&tid=7774a3b4-07f6-44f0-b753-4c1b5bb926ae > > I am trying to get a registry problem solved and figured that going over the > > top of my original installation may fix the problem. > > Thanks for the help, I appreciate it!...gary > > > > "Nepatsfan" wrote: > > > >> Just out of curiosity, what exactly do you mean by "I turned off all boot > >> devices except the cd rom"? > >> > >> In order to boot from your installation CD, hit the F2 key to enter Setup. > >> Look > >> for an entry at the top of the windows titled Boot. Navigate to that part of > >> Setup and you should see an entry where you can configure your CD/DVD drive > >> as > >> the first boot option. > >> > >> Also, is your CD and actual XP installation CD or a copy you or someone > >> burnt? > >> > >> If you're still unable to boot from the CD, post back with answers to the two > >> questions I posed along with information about you computer, make and model # > >> will suffice. If the computer was not built by a major manufacturer, pass > >> along > >> the motherboard make and model #. > >> > >> Good luck > >> > >> Nepatsfan > >> > >> > >> "phal" <phal@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > >> news:A1E029F3-80A1-4716-82E4-EA91136A666C@microsoft.com... > >> > Thanks for the idea but that didn't work either. I turned off all boot > >> > devices except the cd rom and got only the option to reboot or go into > >> > setup > >> > page ("strike F1 to reboot F2 for setup"). I could not get it to reboot > >> > from > >> > the XP Pro cd at all. > >> > I have researched and found articles that say the only way to do this was > >> > to > >> > remove all service packs and start from the condition of the original OS or > >> > to "slipstream" the service packs into a single cd with all updates. I > >> > would > >> > try this but am afraid I would run into something else along the line which > >> > screws it up. > >> > gary > >> > > >> > "Nepatsfan" wrote: > >> > > >> >> "phal" <phal@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > >> >> news:38DCF195-6911-48BF-8CF2-2CB41865787A@microsoft.com... > >> >> > In the past, if I had a windows problem that I could not figure out, I > >> >> > would > >> >> > put in the windows disk and go over the top of the OS with a new install > >> >> > (without formatting) and it always seemed to fix my problem. I tried > >> >> > this > >> >> > today to fix a registry problem and I am getting the following warning I > >> >> > have > >> >> > not seen before: > >> >> > > >> >> > Setup cannot continue because the version of Windows on your computer is > >> >> > newer than the version on the CD. > >> >> > > >> >> > Warning: If you decide to delete the newer version of Windows that is > >> >> > currently installed on your computer, the files and settings cannot be > >> >> > recovered. > >> >> > > >> >> > This is a purchased copy of Win XP Pro with a key. Is this because I > >> >> > have > >> >> > installed SP3? If I remove SP3 will I be allowed to go over the OS? > >> >> > Will > >> >> > this uninstall SP2 if I remove it? If so, will I lose stuff other than > >> >> > SP3 > >> >> > if I uninstall? > >> >> > > >> >> > Thanks...gary > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> You need to boot from the installation CD and start the repair. It sounds > >> >> like > >> >> you're trying to start the repair while Windows is running. That's why > >> >> you're > >> >> getting the error message about a 'newer version'. > >> >> > >> >> Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP > >> >> How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install > >> >> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm > >> >> > >> >> Keep in mind that you should back up all your important files before > >> >> running > >> >> this procedure. > >> >> > >> >> Good luck > >> >> > >> >> Nepatsfan > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > > > >
Guest Nepatsfan Posted June 11, 2008 Posted June 11, 2008 Re: Thank You Re: Thank You Launch Autoruns and click on the Logon tab. The items listed there represent the programs that are loaded at startup. Right click on an item you're considering disabling and select Search Online from the menu. You should be able to find information on the web which will help you determine whether it's safe to disable the item. If you decide to do so, remove the check mark from the box next to the item. Restart your computer and see if you get the desired results. Once you're sure you won't be needing that program to launch at startup, go back and right click on the item and select Delete from the menu. One precaution you might want to take with Autoruns is to click on Options in the toolbar at the top of the window and click on Hide Microsoft Entries. Hit the F5 key. The resulting list will consist only of third party processes and programs. Simply reverse the process should you ever need to view the Microsoft items. Good luck Nepatsfan "phal" <phal@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:CEC49B1C-5B81-4457-8F1F-2250D3F686F6@microsoft.com... >I will try making the boot disks. > concerning Autoruns- I have it on the comp, but it is very intimidating. I > am afraid that I am going to turn off a process that I need. I cannot do that > with msconfig. Is there a way to distinguish what is ok to turn of and what > is not? That is the only reason I have not started using it. I am somewhat > technicle when it comes to my computer, but do not know much about the > registry. > Thanks for all your help....gary > > "Nepatsfan" wrote: > >> If your Dell has a floppy drive you can download a file from the web site >> listed >> below that will guide you in creating six floppy disks which can be used to >> boot >> your computer and start a repair installation of XP. Make sure you download >> the >> correct file for your installation CD. >> >> How to obtain Windows XP Setup boot disks >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310994 >> >> I took a look at your other post and the responses you received. I can't >> speak >> from first hand knowledge since I disable TeaTimer but it sounds like it >> doesn't >> get along with msconfig. Once you get this problem straightened out you might >> consider using another program such as Autoruns to disable startup items. >> >> Good luck >> >> Nepatsfan >> >> >> "phal" <phal@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> news:51638772-E649-4612-9DD5-5E0EB17FEEEF@microsoft.com... >> >I tried going to setup (f2), set the priority to boot from cdrom, rebooted, >> > and it skipped right over the Purchased copy of XP Pro (older disk no >> > service >> > pack but shiny gold face OEM disk) and booted from the OS. I then shut >> > down, >> > went into setup again, unchecked all but the cd rom so it had no choice and >> > got the , F1 to try again F2 to boot from OS. The comp is a dell 8200 >> > Dimension, unaltered from the factory. >> > If you need more info on the system, I will do it on another post, running >> > short of time right now. >> > This post stems from another post here: >> > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/newsgroups/reader.mspx?&lang=&cr=&guid=&sloc=en-us&dg=microsoft.public.windowsxp.general&p=1&tid=7774a3b4-07f6-44f0-b753-4c1b5bb926ae >> > I am trying to get a registry problem solved and figured that going over >> > the >> > top of my original installation may fix the problem. >> > Thanks for the help, I appreciate it!...gary >> > >> > "Nepatsfan" wrote: >> > >> >> Just out of curiosity, what exactly do you mean by "I turned off all boot >> >> devices except the cd rom"? >> >> >> >> In order to boot from your installation CD, hit the F2 key to enter Setup. >> >> Look >> >> for an entry at the top of the windows titled Boot. Navigate to that part >> >> of >> >> Setup and you should see an entry where you can configure your CD/DVD >> >> drive >> >> as >> >> the first boot option. >> >> >> >> Also, is your CD and actual XP installation CD or a copy you or someone >> >> burnt? >> >> >> >> If you're still unable to boot from the CD, post back with answers to the >> >> two >> >> questions I posed along with information about you computer, make and >> >> model # >> >> will suffice. If the computer was not built by a major manufacturer, pass >> >> along >> >> the motherboard make and model #. >> >> >> >> Good luck >> >> >> >> Nepatsfan >> >> >> >> >> >> "phal" <phal@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> >> news:A1E029F3-80A1-4716-82E4-EA91136A666C@microsoft.com... >> >> > Thanks for the idea but that didn't work either. I turned off all boot >> >> > devices except the cd rom and got only the option to reboot or go into >> >> > setup >> >> > page ("strike F1 to reboot F2 for setup"). I could not get it to reboot >> >> > from >> >> > the XP Pro cd at all. >> >> > I have researched and found articles that say the only way to do this >> >> > was >> >> > to >> >> > remove all service packs and start from the condition of the original OS >> >> > or >> >> > to "slipstream" the service packs into a single cd with all updates. I >> >> > would >> >> > try this but am afraid I would run into something else along the line >> >> > which >> >> > screws it up. >> >> > gary >> >> > >> >> > "Nepatsfan" wrote: >> >> > >> >> >> "phal" <phal@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> >> >> news:38DCF195-6911-48BF-8CF2-2CB41865787A@microsoft.com... >> >> >> > In the past, if I had a windows problem that I could not figure out, >> >> >> > I >> >> >> > would >> >> >> > put in the windows disk and go over the top of the OS with a new >> >> >> > install >> >> >> > (without formatting) and it always seemed to fix my problem. I tried >> >> >> > this >> >> >> > today to fix a registry problem and I am getting the following >> >> >> > warning I >> >> >> > have >> >> >> > not seen before: >> >> >> > >> >> >> > Setup cannot continue because the version of Windows on your computer >> >> >> > is >> >> >> > newer than the version on the CD. >> >> >> > >> >> >> > Warning: If you decide to delete the newer version of Windows that is >> >> >> > currently installed on your computer, the files and settings cannot >> >> >> > be >> >> >> > recovered. >> >> >> > >> >> >> > This is a purchased copy of Win XP Pro with a key. Is this because I >> >> >> > have >> >> >> > installed SP3? If I remove SP3 will I be allowed to go over the OS? >> >> >> > Will >> >> >> > this uninstall SP2 if I remove it? If so, will I lose stuff other >> >> >> > than >> >> >> > SP3 >> >> >> > if I uninstall? >> >> >> > >> >> >> > Thanks...gary >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> You need to boot from the installation CD and start the repair. It >> >> >> sounds >> >> >> like >> >> >> you're trying to start the repair while Windows is running. That's why >> >> >> you're >> >> >> getting the error message about a 'newer version'. >> >> >> >> >> >> Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP >> >> >> How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install >> >> >> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm >> >> >> >> >> >> Keep in mind that you should back up all your important files before >> >> >> running >> >> >> this procedure. >> >> >> >> >> >> Good luck >> >> >> >> >> >> Nepatsfan >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >>
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