Go to Add or Remove Programs and uninstall SP3. The disk will only work with SP2.
That worked, thanx....
I tried a repair install, but the same problems are still there, so trying a fresh install....
However, it says 'you choose to install windows xp on a partition that contains another operating system. this might cause the other to fuction improperly.
CAUTION - Installing multiple operating systems on a single partition is not recommended.'
So is it safe to install over the old one? All I want is a total clean start....
I guess I should delete the old partition? Just want to be sure I know what I'm doing....