Do i have to clear out Win98 to do a full WinXP Pro install?

[Babe]

I have a full WindowsXP Pro not an upgrade. Do I have to take Win98 of
my PC before I can install WindowsXP Pro?

I don't want to upgrade over Win98. I'm told a clean install is the
most successful way to go.

Thanks.

Babe

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

No, the Clean Installation process will remove everything including
the prior OS:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/cleanxp.htm

 

[Mark Test]

Babe, the only difference between "full" and "upgrade" versions of
XP is that the upgrade requires an existing MS OS on the computer.
While, the full is meant to go onto a blank HD.


Mark

 

[Jeff Gaines]

Babe, the only difference between "full" and "upgrade" versions of
XP is that the upgrade requires an existing MS OS on the computer.
While, the full is meant to go onto a blank HD.


Mark

You can do a clean install with an upgrade CD - at some point it will
ask you to put the previous CD in the drive so it can check you qualify
for the upgrade.

 

[Babe]

You can do a clean install with an upgrade CD - at some point it will
ask you to put the previous CD in the drive so it can check you qualify
for the upgrade.

Thanks for the info folks.