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I am trying to install windows xp on a computer with
windows 98 2nd ed already installed. I encounter an
error during installation,the problem is a file called
framebuf which causes the installation to go into an
infinate loop. I understand the framebuf is a video
device driver used by microsoft, what do I do to resolve
this problem as the installation of windows xp is stopped
when this is encountered. Windows 98 2nd edition works
just fine.
 
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| I am trying to install windows xp on a computer with
| windows 98 2nd ed already installed. I encounter an
| error during installation,the problem is a file called
| framebuf which causes the installation to go into an
| infinate loop. I understand the framebuf is a video
| device driver used by microsoft, what do I do to resolve
| this problem as the installation of windows xp is stopped
| when this is encountered. Windows 98 2nd edition works
| just fine.
 
Before you proceed on an older computer, be sure that the system is a
P-III or better, with 256 MB of RAM or more, and has about 2 GB of free
space on the hard disk. If not, then stay with Windows 98 SE for the
duration of the life of the computer. Win XP needs a lot of hardware muscle,
and on an older system it can disappoint you. On a newer system, it is just
a gem.
If I were doing this install, and thehardware is powerful enough to take
it, here is what I would do:
Make a full backup of all your data and settings, including e-mail
archives, address books etc., and boot from the Windows Upgrade CD, delete
the primary partition and do a clean install. Early in the process, you will
be asked to swap in and out the Windows Me CD as proof of ownership of a
qualifying version of Windows. After that, the process goes pretty much
unattended.
You then get a computer free of all 'legacy' software. You should be sure
to have new XP-specific drivers downloaded (download new drivers from the
manufacturer's web site rather than use the software that shipped with the
hardware). Make up a CD with folders of all such drivers and related
software on it.
Run Windows Setup and spend a few hours running all the upgrades and
service releases and other critical and recommended files that apply. Then
do a defrag once you've got an up-to-date Windows XP. Then set a Restore
point manually. Only then begin to install applications, one at a time, with
a reboot and a new restore point after each one. This takes much longer, but
you'll agree the benefits are well worthwhile. Just remember that full
system backup of all your data and configuration files beforehand.
 
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