--- David VanHorn <dvanhorn@microbrix.com> wrote:

> Anyone have a clue on how to reinstall XP pro over XP pro SP2?
> Doing it conventionally, gives me an error that the version I'm
> trying to
> install is older than the one on the disk.
> It seems that there should be a "just do it dammit" option somewhere.
> 
> 
> Constraints:  The machine has no CDrom other than USB, and no floppy.
> (Toshiba Libretto L1)

The best way I know and use myself is to upgrade your windows xp
install disc's to windows xp sp2 by a process called slipstreaming.

See for procedure:
http://www.helpwithwindows.com/WindowsXP/winxp-sp2-bootcd.html
It costs some time but will be great for future installs

Hope this helps 

Peter van Hoof

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