Clean Install From Express Upgrade Disc

Hi,

I'm intending to do a clean install of Windows Home Premium from an Express
Upgrade disk and wondered if anyone has done this before and can give me some
tips.

I've researched on the web and it looks as if when carrying out a clean
install from an upgrade disc you have to install the upgrade then upgrade the
upgrade. I therefore intend to do the following:

1. Boot to the upgrade disc, reformat C: and load the upgrade.
2. Install the chipset.
3. Put the upgrade disc in and upgrade the upgrade.
4. Load chipset, drivers, etc.

Thanks.

What exactly does #2 mean, install what chipset?

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"Dell Boy" <Dell am> wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> I'm intending to do a clean install of Windows Home Premium from an
> Express
> Upgrade disk and wondered if anyone has done this before and can give me
> some
> tips.
>
> I've researched on the web and it looks as if when carrying out a clean
> install from an upgrade disc you have to install the upgrade then upgrade
> the
> upgrade. I therefore intend to do the following:
>
> 1. Boot to the upgrade disc, reformat C: and load the upgrade.
> 2. Install the chipset.
> 3. Put the upgrade disc in and upgrade the upgrade.
> 4. Load chipset, drivers, etc.
>
> Thanks.
>

Hi David, it means install the Intel chipset for the motherboard.

"David B." wrote:

> What exactly does #2 mean, install what chipset?
>
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>
>
> "Dell Boy" <Dell am> wrote in message
> news:0B0DE79A-27DF-479C-B2FE-...
> > Hi,
> >
> > I'm intending to do a clean install of Windows Home Premium from an
> > Express
> > Upgrade disk and wondered if anyone has done this before and can give me
> > some
> > tips.
> >
> > I've researched on the web and it looks as if when carrying out a clean
> > install from an upgrade disc you have to install the upgrade then upgrade
> > the
> > upgrade. I therefore intend to do the following:
> >
> > 1. Boot to the upgrade disc, reformat C: and load the upgrade.
> > 2. Install the chipset.
> > 3. Put the upgrade disc in and upgrade the upgrade.
> > 4. Load chipset, drivers, etc.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
>
>

You "do" mean the chipset drivers - of course!

The chipset is permanently attached to the motherboard and you have nothing
to install in that respect.

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Regards,

Richard Urban
Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User


"Dell Boy" <Dell am> wrote in message
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> Hi David, it means install the Intel chipset for the motherboard.
>
> "David B." wrote:
>
>> What exactly does #2 mean, install what chipset?
>>
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>>
>>
>> "Dell Boy" <Dell am> wrote in message
>> news:0B0DE79A-27DF-479C-B2FE-...
>> > Hi,
>> >
>> > I'm intending to do a clean install of Windows Home Premium from an
>> > Express
>> > Upgrade disk and wondered if anyone has done this before and can give
>> > me
>> > some
>> > tips.
>> >
>> > I've researched on the web and it looks as if when carrying out a clean
>> > install from an upgrade disc you have to install the upgrade then
>> > upgrade
>> > the
>> > upgrade. I therefore intend to do the following:
>> >
>> > 1. Boot to the upgrade disc, reformat C: and load the upgrade.
>> > 2. Install the chipset.
>> > 3. Put the upgrade disc in and upgrade the upgrade.
>> > 4. Load chipset, drivers, etc.
>> >
>> > Thanks.
>> >
>>
>>

You're quite right Richard, I'm getting sloppy in my old age!

"Richard Urban" wrote:

> You "do" mean the chipset drivers - of course!
>
> The chipset is permanently attached to the motherboard and you have nothing
> to install in that respect.
>
> --
>
> Regards,
>
> Richard Urban
> Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User
>
>
> "Dell Boy" <Dell am> wrote in message
> news:FA6532A6-A692-4188-BCEF-...
> > Hi David, it means install the Intel chipset for the motherboard.
> >
> > "David B." wrote:
> >
> >> What exactly does #2 mean, install what chipset?
> >>
> >> --
> >>
> >> ----
> >> Crosspost, do not multipost http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm
> >> How to ask a question http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
> >> __________________________________________________ _______________________________
> >>
> >>
> >> "Dell Boy" <Dell am> wrote in message
> >> news:0B0DE79A-27DF-479C-B2FE-...
> >> > Hi,
> >> >
> >> > I'm intending to do a clean install of Windows Home Premium from an
> >> > Express
> >> > Upgrade disk and wondered if anyone has done this before and can give
> >> > me
> >> > some
> >> > tips.
> >> >
> >> > I've researched on the web and it looks as if when carrying out a clean
> >> > install from an upgrade disc you have to install the upgrade then
> >> > upgrade
> >> > the
> >> > upgrade. I therefore intend to do the following:
> >> >
> >> > 1. Boot to the upgrade disc, reformat C: and load the upgrade.
> >> > 2. Install the chipset.
> >> > 3. Put the upgrade disc in and upgrade the upgrade.
> >> > 4. Load chipset, drivers, etc.
> >> >
> >> > Thanks.
> >> >
> >>
> >>
>
>

Ahh, there's really no need to do that before installing the final "upgrade"
install.

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"Dell Boy" <Dell am> wrote in message
news:FA6532A6-A692-4188-BCEF-...
> Hi David, it means install the Intel chipset for the motherboard.
>
> "David B." wrote:
>
>> What exactly does #2 mean, install what chipset?
>>
>> --
>>
>> ----
>> Crosspost, do not multipost http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm
>> How to ask a question http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
>> __________________________________________________ _______________________________
>>
>>
>> "Dell Boy" <Dell am> wrote in message
>> news:0B0DE79A-27DF-479C-B2FE-...
>> > Hi,
>> >
>> > I'm intending to do a clean install of Windows Home Premium from an
>> > Express
>> > Upgrade disk and wondered if anyone has done this before and can give
>> > me
>> > some
>> > tips.
>> >
>> > I've researched on the web and it looks as if when carrying out a clean
>> > install from an upgrade disc you have to install the upgrade then
>> > upgrade
>> > the
>> > upgrade. I therefore intend to do the following:
>> >
>> > 1. Boot to the upgrade disc, reformat C: and load the upgrade.
>> > 2. Install the chipset.
>> > 3. Put the upgrade disc in and upgrade the upgrade.
>> > 4. Load chipset, drivers, etc.
>> >
>> > Thanks.
>> >
>>
>>

To use the Express Upgrade, boot into Windows, insert your Windows Express
Upgrade DVD and follow the instructions on screen for upgrading. There
should not be a need to a clean install if your running Windows XP x86.
--
Andre
Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
My Vista Quickstart Guide:
http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
"Dell Boy" <Dell am> wrote in message
news:0B0DE79A-27DF-479C-B2FE-...
> Hi,
>
> I'm intending to do a clean install of Windows Home Premium from an
> Express
> Upgrade disk and wondered if anyone has done this before and can give me
> some
> tips.
>
> I've researched on the web and it looks as if when carrying out a clean
> install from an upgrade disc you have to install the upgrade then upgrade
> the
> upgrade. I therefore intend to do the following:
>
> 1. Boot to the upgrade disc, reformat C: and load the upgrade.
> 2. Install the chipset.
> 3. Put the upgrade disc in and upgrade the upgrade.
> 4. Load chipset, drivers, etc.
>
> Thanks.
>

With respect Andre, my experience tells me that clean installing is the only
way to upgrade and end up with a stable machine. I've seen several upgrades
done by putting the disk in and the machine is a mess afterwards. Vista just
doesn't like Windows XP drivers (i.e. printer, wireless USB adapter, etc).

"Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" wrote:

> To use the Express Upgrade, boot into Windows, insert your Windows Express
> Upgrade DVD and follow the instructions on screen for upgrading. There
> should not be a need to a clean install if your running Windows XP x86.
> --
> Andre
> Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
> My Vista Quickstart Guide:
> http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
> "Dell Boy" <Dell am> wrote in message
> news:0B0DE79A-27DF-479C-B2FE-...
> > Hi,
> >
> > I'm intending to do a clean install of Windows Home Premium from an
> > Express
> > Upgrade disk and wondered if anyone has done this before and can give me
> > some
> > tips.
> >
> > I've researched on the web and it looks as if when carrying out a clean
> > install from an upgrade disc you have to install the upgrade then upgrade
> > the
> > upgrade. I therefore intend to do the following:
> >
> > 1. Boot to the upgrade disc, reformat C: and load the upgrade.
> > 2. Install the chipset.
> > 3. Put the upgrade disc in and upgrade the upgrade.
> > 4. Load chipset, drivers, etc.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
>
>
>

No problem at all, but your post insinuates that the only possible way to
move to Windows Vista is to do a clean install only, but this is not the
case.
--
Andre
Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
My Vista Quickstart Guide:
http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
"Dell Boy" <Dell am> wrote in message
news:C74A3DE0-D890-40FE-BAAB-...
> With respect Andre, my experience tells me that clean installing is the
> only
> way to upgrade and end up with a stable machine. I've seen several
> upgrades
> done by putting the disk in and the machine is a mess afterwards. Vista
> just
> doesn't like Windows XP drivers (i.e. printer, wireless USB adapter, etc).
>
> "Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" wrote:
>
>> To use the Express Upgrade, boot into Windows, insert your Windows
>> Express
>> Upgrade DVD and follow the instructions on screen for upgrading. There
>> should not be a need to a clean install if your running Windows XP x86.
>> --
>> Andre
>> Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
>> My Vista Quickstart Guide:
>> http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
>> "Dell Boy" <Dell am> wrote in message
>> news:0B0DE79A-27DF-479C-B2FE-...
>> > Hi,
>> >
>> > I'm intending to do a clean install of Windows Home Premium from an
>> > Express
>> > Upgrade disk and wondered if anyone has done this before and can give
>> > me
>> > some
>> > tips.
>> >
>> > I've researched on the web and it looks as if when carrying out a clean
>> > install from an upgrade disc you have to install the upgrade then
>> > upgrade
>> > the
>> > upgrade. I therefore intend to do the following:
>> >
>> > 1. Boot to the upgrade disc, reformat C: and load the upgrade.
>> > 2. Install the chipset.
>> > 3. Put the upgrade disc in and upgrade the upgrade.
>> > 4. Load chipset, drivers, etc.
>> >
>> > Thanks.
>> >
>>
>>
>>

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/68...ade-vista.html

Have a read of Shaun's workaround for it.

Take NO notice of that Andre! He is a drunkard.


"Dell Boy" wrote:

> With respect Andre, my experience tells me that clean installing is the only
> way to upgrade and end up with a stable machine. I've seen several upgrades
> done by putting the disk in and the machine is a mess afterwards. Vista just
> doesn't like Windows XP drivers (i.e. printer, wireless USB adapter, etc).
>
> "Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" wrote:
>
> > To use the Express Upgrade, boot into Windows, insert your Windows Express
> > Upgrade DVD and follow the instructions on screen for upgrading. There
> > should not be a need to a clean install if your running Windows XP x86.
> > --
> > Andre
> > Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
> > My Vista Quickstart Guide:
> > http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
> > "Dell Boy" <Dell am> wrote in message
> > news:0B0DE79A-27DF-479C-B2FE-...
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > > I'm intending to do a clean install of Windows Home Premium from an
> > > Express
> > > Upgrade disk and wondered if anyone has done this before and can give me
> > > some
> > > tips.
> > >
> > > I've researched on the web and it looks as if when carrying out a clean
> > > install from an upgrade disc you have to install the upgrade then upgrade
> > > the
> > > upgrade. I therefore intend to do the following:
> > >
> > > 1. Boot to the upgrade disc, reformat C: and load the upgrade.
> > > 2. Install the chipset.
> > > 3. Put the upgrade disc in and upgrade the upgrade.
> > > 4. Load chipset, drivers, etc.
> > >
> > > Thanks.
> > >
> >
> >
> >