Steve S Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 Previously running ME as OS, just installed XP last week. As I understand it XP comes with IE6. Problem I now have is upon boot up I get the Internet Explorer install box. I select accept...the process begins..and then I get "Setup has detected a newer version of IE already installed on this system. Setup cannot continue". I then click on cancel setup....install box disappears & all appears to be good until next startup.I've downloaded all current patches & fixes....so, bar modifying the registry is there any other solution I've overlooked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rik Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 You upgraded to XP or performed a clean install? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve S Posted August 7, 2003 Author Share Posted August 7, 2003 Upgraded from ME. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveXP Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 bad move never upgrade from a older OS leaves alot of crap on your HDD do a clen install of windows XP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rik Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 bad moveAgreed...Perform a clean install and all should be fine. Also make sure you have all your personal items backed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve S Posted August 7, 2003 Author Share Posted August 7, 2003 Now you tell me..........why didn't you say something before I purchased XP????? LOL.......Have upgraded in the past with older OS versions and never had any trouble. Certainley didn't expect any now. Also, as the XP upgrade was considerably less $$ than the full blown version was trying to save some $$$$ I assume any attempt to start from scratch with a clean install with the update version won't work without a pre-existing OS in place?????That being the case........any thoughts. IE6 is the only snag I've had........so far!!!! It is in place and operational....but sure would like to eliminate that pesky install wizard that pops up on boot up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R600 Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 Upgrades and Full versions are exactly the same, except that you are required to produce an older version during setup in order to proceed with the installation of the newer software. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bachus Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 Exactly, so as long as you have a full version of a Windows OS newer than 95 (which won't work) then you'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rik Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 Bachus and R600 are correct. You can perform the clean install using the upgrade cd. During the process it will ask for the "qualifying version". At that point you put in the Windows ME cd, it will check it and continue with the installation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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