Windows tells me that I can't install it because the software on the CD is older than the version that I am running.

I have Win XP Home SP3 and bought an upgrade - Win XP Pro SP1.  Windows tells me that I can't install it because the software on the CD is older than the version that I am running.  They all have two say version 2002.  Am I expected to find an upgrade with SP3?  How does this work?  Thanks for any help.

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/292607

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

Windows XP Professional Retail (full) version
Windows XP Professional Upgrade Version
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition with SP1

Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 1 retail (full) Version
Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 1 Upgrade Version
 

In other words, if Win Home SP3 level and your professional drive upgrade is say SP1, it will not work.

Win Home should be flush to the SP even the Professional upgrade.

You could integrate the Win teacher disc with the complete file SP3

Windows XP Service Pack 3 network installation Package for IT professionals and developers
(Unique facilities for the PC can use the same file)
http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=5B33B5A8-5E76-401F-BE08-1E1555D4F3D4&displaylang=en

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