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Question: Is it possible to use an upgrade Windows XP HOme edition disk to perform a fresh install of Windows on clean system, with no prior Windows OS present?

I have found other references on this forum where an upgrade version was used to set up the PC from scratch so despite the general consensus that you need a previous version of Windows present in order to use the upgrade, there is anecdotal evidence that would indicate exceptions to this rule.

Microsoft says that it is not possible, but I believe this was the disk I used to set up this system from scratch a couple years ago. I am willing to purchase the full version but not until I am satisfied that it is necessary to spend the money.

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You Need to have a Windows Cd older then Win XP, Not XP Pro, not XP Media Center, but something like Win 98SE or Win ME according to this page. Upgrading from Previous Versions of Windows to Windows XP Home Edition

Now, if you do not have a cd with Win98 install on it, then you will not be able to use your XP Home Upgrade CD. The Upgrade Install Needs to verify you have a copy of MS OS. If you do not have this cd, you could probably purchase one very quickly on Ebay for a few bucks. Or maybe a friend has an old copy lying around they are not using on any machines anymore. Get creative, you simply need the disk for a very quick verification. You do not need to install Win 98 or ME. You just need to show the upgrade cd that you have the disk.