Update from 98se to XP Pro ?

[Lars-Erik Østerud]

Is it quite simple to upgrade from Win98se to XP Pro ?

I have to many files and programs installed to backup
and make a clean install. Will XP Pro preserve all my
files if I install it on top of Win98se (I guess some
programs and drivers need to be reinstalled, but...)?

 

[David Hancock]

Lars

It is suggested that any data you wish to retain be backed up...just in case. However, you should be
able to upgrade from 98se with out too much trouble. I would suggest that you visit
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/upgrading/default.mspx for more information regarding
upgrading to XP

Hope this helps

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[Bruce Chambers]

Is it quite simple to upgrade from Win98se to XP Pro ?

I have to many files and programs installed to backup
and make a clean install. Will XP Pro preserve all my
files if I install it on top of Win98se (I guess some
programs and drivers need to be reinstalled, but...)?

Have you made sure that your PC's hardware components are capable
of supporting WinXP? This information will be found at the PC's
manufacturer's web site, and on Microsoft's Windows Catalog:
(http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/hcl/default.mspx) Additionally, run
Microsoft WinXP Upgrade Advisor to see if you have any incompatible
hardware components or applications.

You should, before proceeding, take a few minutes to ensure that
there are WinXP device drivers available for all of the machine's
components. There may not be, if the PC was specifically designed for
Win98/Me. Also bear in mind that PCs designed for, sold and run fine
with Win9x/Me very often do not meet WinXP's much more stringent
hardware quality requirements. This is particularly true of many
models in Compaq's consumer-class Presario product line or HP's
consumer-class Pavilion product line. WinXP, like WinNT and Win2K
before it, is quite sensitive to borderline defective or substandard
hardware (particularly motherboards, RAM and hard drives) that will
still support Win9x.

HOW TO Prepare to Upgrade Win98 or WinMe
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q316639

Upgrading to Windows XP
http://aumha.org/win5/a/xpupgrad.htm

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Bruce Chambers

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