me to xp home upgrade

[nlsstar]

hi
i am going to upgrade from me to xp home in my computer...
do i need to boost ram memory first(or is it advisable)
before upgrade....2nd...i will back up my files as a
precaution before upgrade..but the upgrade itself
shouldn't remove or effect any of my installed programs or
their files as long as the programs are able to run on
xp?
thanks
Mitch

 

[Thorsten Matzner]

i am going to upgrade from me to xp home in my computer...
do i need to boost ram memory first(or is it advisable)
before upgrade....2nd...i will back up my files as a
precaution before upgrade..but the upgrade itself
shouldn't remove or effect any of my installed programs or
their files as long as the programs are able to run on
xp?

1. See "System Requirements for Windows XP Operating Systems"
(http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=314865).
2. See "How to Determine If Hardware or Software Is Compatible with
Windows XP" (http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=295322). Your
applications should run as before if they are compatible with Windows
XP.
If a problem occurs during the upgrade, read "How to Troubleshoot
Windows XP Setup Problems When You Upgrade"
(http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=310064). As a last resort install
Windows XP clean instead of uprading Windows ME. This will usually
lead to better results.

 

[The Unknown XP]

The other reply gives you the info you need to determine
if your system is ready for an XP from ME upgrade. It
doesn't address the RAM issue though. While 128MB of RAM
is the recommended minimum this is just not enough in
todays graphic intensive environment. RAM is very
inexpensive at present and having had XP HE for over two
years now I highly recommend that you have a minimum of
512MB of RAM. This will do everything you want accept the
most graphic hogging games. Even then it's just a matter
of making sure your Virtual Memory(pagefile) is set to a
start point of 150MB and an end point of 1500MB. This will
take care of everything. XP is easy to tweak and configure
for your personal needs. Sites like www.kellys-korner-
xp.com and www.dougknox.com and www.blkviper.com all have
excellent configuration and tweaking information. Keep
smiling.