installing xp(upgrade) on D drive

[tobegone]

..Hello all...
I'm all set to install Windows XP (upgrade) on the D drive of my pc. I've
got Windows ME on the C drive (factory installed on my Dell pc) and I want
to keep it there and have the option of dual booting after I install XP.
I've been told previously on this newsgroup that I need a retail version on
a previous OS to install the XP upgrade version - I've got a retail version
of Windows 98. OK, so what do I do first - do I have to go into my pc setup
and tell it to boot off the CD-Rom and then put the XP upgrade CD in the
drive? If this is correct (or if it isn't, please tell me), what do I do
after that, and so on till I've completed the process? Thanks, you 'guys'
are the absolute best!
Oh yea, one more thing - after I'm done with this, will I be able to replace
my C drive with a new one (I think mechanically, it's about to die), and use
my C drive backup DVD RW's to replace the drive's contents?? Thanks again!

 

[Guest]

Hello tobegone,
If you can get Xp to boot from CD great. The next thing is to chose
how you want to format the drive You will be asked different questions at
certain parts. The most important one will be for the key code. Keep this
code where you can find it. Believe me you will need it again. When asked if
you want to registar and vaiidate now over the internet or by phone it would
be as good idea to chose one now rather than wait just because you have 30
days. Once on line with Xp get it patched with SP2 ASAP if it did not come
with it. Go to microsoft updates.com click "Express Install" and they will
take it from there. If you take care of this before any virus spyware etc.
can infest the system your install of SP2 should go perfect. then get a
firewall and anti virus on your system. From there you can configure the OS
as you want or need it. If you keep XP clean and install all the security
patches. Youe internet experince will be much more enjoyable. Think security
and surf smart and let us know how you are doing. Xp is a great OS if you
think ahead and stay smart. Best of luck to you.
Ron J

 

[tobegone]

....thanks for the reply...
you say "if" i can get xp to boot from cd - is that my only option, and is
how i outlined it on my first post the correct way? since i would be
installing xp on the d drive which is empty, do i need to disable my norton
av and zone alarm, which are installed on the c drive? and do i need to
disconnect my printer and scanner from the pc to prevent any hardware
compatibility issues? any additional suggestions and tips would be greatly
appreciated. thanks!

 

[Colin Barnhorst]

If you boot from the cd to install xp to the d: drive, no programs will be
running because you haven't booted Windows from the c: drive where all your
antivirus programs and such are installed. Disconnect all external devices
except the mouse, keyboard, and monitor.

You will need to protect the new installation once it is up and running with
its own antivirus and antispyware programs and a firewall. The programs on
C: will not help protect you when you launch Windows from the D: drive.

 

[tobegone]

....thanks...when you say disconnect all external devices, does that also
mean the ethernet wire coming from my router (sorry for the silly question)?
and is booting from the cd to install xp the best way to go? and finally
(at least for this post ), if i boot from the cd, how do i select the
d: drive as the drive i'm installing xp in? as always, thanks a much...

If you boot from the cd to install xp to the d: drive, no programs will be
running because you haven't booted Windows from the c: drive where all your
antivirus programs and such are installed. Disconnect all external devices
except the mouse, keyboard, and monitor.

You will need to protect the new installation once it is up and running with
its own antivirus and antispyware programs and a firewall. The programs on
C: will not help protect you when you launch Windows from the D: drive.

--
Colin Barnhorst [MVP Windows - Virtual Machine]
(Reply to the group only unless otherwise requested)

...thanks for the reply...
you say "if" i can get xp to boot from cd - is that my only option, and is
how i outlined it on my first post the correct way? since i would be
installing xp on the d drive which is empty, do i need to disable my
norton
av and zone alarm, which are installed on the c drive? and do i need to
disconnect my printer and scanner from the pc to prevent any hardware
compatibility issues? any additional suggestions and tips would be
greatly
appreciated. thanks!
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[Colin Barnhorst]

If there is nothing on the D: the xp cd is the only thing you can boot with.
Yes, I disconnect the ethernet cable too. I let nothing near the computer
at this stage that the computer doesn't absolutely have to run (although I
do keep the beer handy<g>).

--
Colin Barnhorst [MVP Windows - Virtual Machine]
(Reply to the group only unless otherwise requested)

...thanks...when you say disconnect all external devices, does that also
mean the ethernet wire coming from my router (sorry for the silly
question)?
and is booting from the cd to install xp the best way to go? and finally
(at least for this post ), if i boot from the cd, how do i select the
d: drive as the drive i'm installing xp in? as always, thanks a much...

If you boot from the cd to install xp to the d: drive, no programs will
be
running because you haven't booted Windows from the c: drive where all your
antivirus programs and such are installed. Disconnect all external devices
except the mouse, keyboard, and monitor.

You will need to protect the new installation once it is up and running with
its own antivirus and antispyware programs and a firewall. The programs on
C: will not help protect you when you launch Windows from the D: drive.

--
Colin Barnhorst [MVP Windows - Virtual Machine]
(Reply to the group only unless otherwise requested)

...thanks for the reply...
you say "if" i can get xp to boot from cd - is that my only option, and is
how i outlined it on my first post the correct way? since i would be
installing xp on the d drive which is empty, do i need to disable my
norton
av and zone alarm, which are installed on the c drive? and do i need
to
disconnect my printer and scanner from the pc to prevent any hardware
compatibility issues? any additional suggestions and tips would be
greatly
appreciated. thanks!
Hello tobegone,
If you can get Xp to boot from CD great. The next thing is to
chose
how you want to format the drive You will be asked different questions
at
certain parts. The most important one will be for the key code. Keep this
code where you can find it. Believe me you will need it again. When asked
if
you want to registar and vaiidate now over the internet or by phone it
would
be as good idea to chose one now rather than wait just because you
have
30
days. Once on line with Xp get it patched with SP2 ASAP if it did not
come
with it. Go to microsoft updates.com click "Express Install" and they
will
take it from there. If you take care of this before any virus spyware
etc.
can infest the system your install of SP2 should go perfect. then get
a
firewall and anti virus on your system. From there you can configure the
OS
as you want or need it. If you keep XP clean and install all the security
patches. Youe internet experince will be much more enjoyable. Think
security
and surf smart and let us know how you are doing. Xp is a great OS if you
think ahead and stay smart. Best of luck to you.
Ron J
:

..Hello all...
I'm all set to install Windows XP (upgrade) on the D drive of my pc.
I've
got Windows ME on the C drive (factory installed on my Dell pc) and
I
want
to keep it there and have the option of dual booting after I install
XP.
I've been told previously on this newsgroup that I need a retail
version
on
a previous OS to install the XP upgrade version - I've got a retail
version
of Windows 98. OK, so what do I do first - do I have to go into my pc
setup
and tell it to boot off the CD-Rom and then put the XP upgrade CD in
the
drive? If this is correct (or if it isn't, please tell me), what do I
do
after that, and so on till I've completed the process? Thanks, you
'guys'
are the absolute best!
Oh yea, one more thing - after I'm done with this, will I be able to
replace
my C drive with a new one (I think mechanically, it's about to die),
and
use
my C drive backup DVD RW's to replace the drive's contents?? Thanks
again!

 

[tobegone]

i'm gonna attempt the install today (thanks to the 'group')... but going
back to my first post on this subject: after I'm done with this, will I be
able to replace my C drive with a new one (I think mechanically, it's about
to die), and use my C drive backup DVD RW's to replace the drive's
contents?? Just to remind, i'm installing xp on my d: drive. thanks.

If there is nothing on the D: the xp cd is the only thing you can boot with.
Yes, I disconnect the ethernet cable too. I let nothing near the computer
at this stage that the computer doesn't absolutely have to run (although I
do keep the beer handy<g>).

--
Colin Barnhorst [MVP Windows - Virtual Machine]
(Reply to the group only unless otherwise requested)

...thanks...when you say disconnect all external devices, does that also
mean the ethernet wire coming from my router (sorry for the silly
question)?
and is booting from the cd to install xp the best way to go? and finally
(at least for this post ), if i boot from the cd, how do i select the
d: drive as the drive i'm installing xp in? as always, thanks a much...

If you boot from the cd to install xp to the d: drive, no programs will
be
running because you haven't booted Windows from the c: drive where all your
antivirus programs and such are installed. Disconnect all external devices
except the mouse, keyboard, and monitor.

You will need to protect the new installation once it is up and running with
its own antivirus and antispyware programs and a firewall. The

programs
on

C: will not help protect you when you launch Windows from the D: drive.

--
Colin Barnhorst [MVP Windows - Virtual Machine]
(Reply to the group only unless otherwise requested)
...thanks for the reply...
you say "if" i can get xp to boot from cd - is that my only option,

and
is

how i outlined it on my first post the correct way? since i would be
installing xp on the d drive which is empty, do i need to disable my
norton
av and zone alarm, which are installed on the c drive? and do i need
to
disconnect my printer and scanner from the pc to prevent any hardware
compatibility issues? any additional suggestions and tips would be
greatly
appreciated. thanks!
Hello tobegone,
If you can get Xp to boot from CD great. The next thing is to
chose
how you want to format the drive You will be asked different questions
at
certain parts. The most important one will be for the key code. Keep this
code where you can find it. Believe me you will need it again. When asked
if
you want to registar and vaiidate now over the internet or by phone it
would
be as good idea to chose one now rather than wait just because you
have
30
days. Once on line with Xp get it patched with SP2 ASAP if it did not
come
with it. Go to microsoft updates.com click "Express Install" and they
will
take it from there. If you take care of this before any virus spyware
etc.
can infest the system your install of SP2 should go perfect. then get
a
firewall and anti virus on your system. From there you can configure the
OS
as you want or need it. If you keep XP clean and install all the security
patches. Youe internet experince will be much more enjoyable. Think
security
and surf smart and let us know how you are doing. Xp is a great OS

if
you

think ahead and stay smart. Best of luck to you.
Ron J
:

..Hello all...
I'm all set to install Windows XP (upgrade) on the D drive of my pc.
I've
got Windows ME on the C drive (factory installed on my Dell pc) and
I
want
to keep it there and have the option of dual booting after I install
XP.
I've been told previously on this newsgroup that I need a retail
version
on
a previous OS to install the XP upgrade version - I've got a retail
version
of Windows 98. OK, so what do I do first - do I have to go into

my
pc

setup
and tell it to boot off the CD-Rom and then put the XP upgrade CD in
the
drive? If this is correct (or if it isn't, please tell me), what

do
I

do
after that, and so on till I've completed the process? Thanks, you
'guys'
are the absolute best!
Oh yea, one more thing - after I'm done with this, will I be able to
replace
my C drive with a new one (I think mechanically, it's about to die),
and
use
my C drive backup DVD RW's to replace the drive's contents?? Thanks
again!

 

[Colin Barnhorst]

Yes. You will do a clean install of XP (using the Win98 cd for you referred
to in your OP for verification). Then install your backup program so that
it can take over and restore your programs, files, and settings. It follows
that you will need the media for the backup program in order to do that.

You should read the docs on the backup program so that you know how to
provide the backup catalog file since it will not be on the new hard drive
and the backup program will either have to be told where it is or will need
to recatalog the backup files. A cryptic message about "No catalog file
found" is a pretty panic-inducing message.

--
Colin Barnhorst [MVP Windows - Virtual Machine]
(Reply to the group only unless otherwise requested)

i'm gonna attempt the install today (thanks to the 'group')... but going
back to my first post on this subject: after I'm done with this, will I
be
able to replace my C drive with a new one (I think mechanically, it's
about
to die), and use my C drive backup DVD RW's to replace the drive's
contents?? Just to remind, i'm installing xp on my d: drive. thanks.

If there is nothing on the D: the xp cd is the only thing you can boot with.
Yes, I disconnect the ethernet cable too. I let nothing near the
computer
at this stage that the computer doesn't absolutely have to run (although
I
do keep the beer handy<g>).

--
Colin Barnhorst [MVP Windows - Virtual Machine]
(Reply to the group only unless otherwise requested)

...thanks...when you say disconnect all external devices, does that
also
mean the ethernet wire coming from my router (sorry for the silly
question)?
and is booting from the cd to install xp the best way to go? and finally
(at least for this post ), if i boot from the cd, how do i select the
d: drive as the drive i'm installing xp in? as always, thanks a
much...
If you boot from the cd to install xp to the d: drive, no programs
will
be
running because you haven't booted Windows from the c: drive where all
your
antivirus programs and such are installed. Disconnect all external
devices
except the mouse, keyboard, and monitor.

You will need to protect the new installation once it is up and
running
with
its own antivirus and antispyware programs and a firewall. The programs
on
C: will not help protect you when you launch Windows from the D:
drive.

--
Colin Barnhorst [MVP Windows - Virtual Machine]
(Reply to the group only unless otherwise requested)
...thanks for the reply...
you say "if" i can get xp to boot from cd - is that my only option, and
is
how i outlined it on my first post the correct way? since i would
be
installing xp on the d drive which is empty, do i need to disable my
norton
av and zone alarm, which are installed on the c drive? and do i
need
to
disconnect my printer and scanner from the pc to prevent any
hardware
compatibility issues? any additional suggestions and tips would be
greatly
appreciated. thanks!
Hello tobegone,
If you can get Xp to boot from CD great. The next thing is to
chose
how you want to format the drive You will be asked different
questions
at
certain parts. The most important one will be for the key code.
Keep
this
code where you can find it. Believe me you will need it again. When
asked
if
you want to registar and vaiidate now over the internet or by phone it
would
be as good idea to chose one now rather than wait just because you
have
30
days. Once on line with Xp get it patched with SP2 ASAP if it did not
come
with it. Go to microsoft updates.com click "Express Install" and they
will
take it from there. If you take care of this before any virus spyware
etc.
can infest the system your install of SP2 should go perfect. then get
a
firewall and anti virus on your system. From there you can
configure
the
OS
as you want or need it. If you keep XP clean and install all the
security
patches. Youe internet experince will be much more enjoyable. Think
security
and surf smart and let us know how you are doing. Xp is a great OS if
you
think ahead and stay smart. Best of luck to you.
Ron J
:

..Hello all...
I'm all set to install Windows XP (upgrade) on the D drive of my pc.
I've
got Windows ME on the C drive (factory installed on my Dell pc) and
I
want
to keep it there and have the option of dual booting after I install
XP.
I've been told previously on this newsgroup that I need a retail
version
on
a previous OS to install the XP upgrade version - I've got a retail
version
of Windows 98. OK, so what do I do first - do I have to go into my
pc
setup
and tell it to boot off the CD-Rom and then put the XP upgrade CD in
the
drive? If this is correct (or if it isn't, please tell me), what do
I
do
after that, and so on till I've completed the process? Thanks, you
'guys'
are the absolute best!
Oh yea, one more thing - after I'm done with this, will I be able to
replace
my C drive with a new one (I think mechanically, it's about to die),
and
use
my C drive backup DVD RW's to replace the drive's contents?? Thanks
again!

 

[tobegone]

....more from 'the string that won't die...'
if i do replace the c: drive after i install xp on the d: drive, do i
run the risk of this new hard drive then becoming the d: drive, or something
like that? would it be better for me to replace the c: drive and then use
my backup dvd rw's to put everything, including the os windows me back on
the c, before i install xp on the d: drive? again, thanks for bearing with
me...

Yes. You will do a clean install of XP (using the Win98 cd for you referred
to in your OP for verification). Then install your backup program so that
it can take over and restore your programs, files, and settings. It follows
that you will need the media for the backup program in order to do that.

You should read the docs on the backup program so that you know how to
provide the backup catalog file since it will not be on the new hard drive
and the backup program will either have to be told where it is or will need
to recatalog the backup files. A cryptic message about "No catalog file
found" is a pretty panic-inducing message.

--
Colin Barnhorst [MVP Windows - Virtual Machine]
(Reply to the group only unless otherwise requested)

i'm gonna attempt the install today (thanks to the 'group')... but going
back to my first post on this subject: after I'm done with this, will I
be
able to replace my C drive with a new one (I think mechanically, it's
about
to die), and use my C drive backup DVD RW's to replace the drive's
contents?? Just to remind, i'm installing xp on my d: drive. thanks.

If there is nothing on the D: the xp cd is the only thing you can boot

with.

Yes, I disconnect the ethernet cable too. I let nothing near the
computer
at this stage that the computer doesn't absolutely have to run (although
I
do keep the beer handy<g>).

--
Colin Barnhorst [MVP Windows - Virtual Machine]
(Reply to the group only unless otherwise requested)
...thanks...when you say disconnect all external devices, does that
also
mean the ethernet wire coming from my router (sorry for the silly
question)?
and is booting from the cd to install xp the best way to go? and finally
(at least for this post ), if i boot from the cd, how do i

select
the

d: drive as the drive i'm installing xp in? as always, thanks a
much...
If you boot from the cd to install xp to the d: drive, no programs
will
be
running because you haven't booted Windows from the c: drive where all
your
antivirus programs and such are installed. Disconnect all external
devices
except the mouse, keyboard, and monitor.

You will need to protect the new installation once it is up and
running
with
its own antivirus and antispyware programs and a firewall. The programs
on
C: will not help protect you when you launch Windows from the D:
drive.

--
Colin Barnhorst [MVP Windows - Virtual Machine]
(Reply to the group only unless otherwise requested)
...thanks for the reply...
you say "if" i can get xp to boot from cd - is that my only

option,
and

is
how i outlined it on my first post the correct way? since i would
be
installing xp on the d drive which is empty, do i need to disable my
norton
av and zone alarm, which are installed on the c drive? and do i
need
to
disconnect my printer and scanner from the pc to prevent any
hardware
compatibility issues? any additional suggestions and tips would be
greatly
appreciated. thanks!
Hello tobegone,
If you can get Xp to boot from CD great. The next thing

is
to

chose
how you want to format the drive You will be asked different
questions
at
certain parts. The most important one will be for the key code.
Keep
this
code where you can find it. Believe me you will need it again. When
asked
if
you want to registar and vaiidate now over the internet or by

phone
it

would
be as good idea to chose one now rather than wait just because you
have
30
days. Once on line with Xp get it patched with SP2 ASAP if it did not
come
with it. Go to microsoft updates.com click "Express Install" and they
will
take it from there. If you take care of this before any virus spyware
etc.
can infest the system your install of SP2 should go perfect. then get
a
firewall and anti virus on your system. From there you can
configure
the
OS
as you want or need it. If you keep XP clean and install all the
security
patches. Youe internet experince will be much more enjoyable. Think
security
and surf smart and let us know how you are doing. Xp is a great

OS
if

you
think ahead and stay smart. Best of luck to you.
Ron J
:

..Hello all...
I'm all set to install Windows XP (upgrade) on the D drive of

my
pc.

I've
got Windows ME on the C drive (factory installed on my Dell pc) and
I
want
to keep it there and have the option of dual booting after I install
XP.
I've been told previously on this newsgroup that I need a retail
version
on
a previous OS to install the XP upgrade version - I've got a retail
version
of Windows 98. OK, so what do I do first - do I have to go

into
my

pc
setup
and tell it to boot off the CD-Rom and then put the XP upgrade

CD
in

the
drive? If this is correct (or if it isn't, please tell me),

what
do

I
do
after that, and so on till I've completed the process? Thanks, you
'guys'
are the absolute best!
Oh yea, one more thing - after I'm done with this, will I be

able
to

replace
my C drive with a new one (I think mechanically, it's about to die),
and
use
my C drive backup DVD RW's to replace the drive's contents?? Thanks
again!