Upgrading a windows 98 machine with XP PRO full version

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If it's a OEM version you have only 1 option. Format the HDD and install XP
Pro. If it is a retail version then just boot to the XP CD and install it. I
would suggest you backup ALL your data and do a complete format and install
a clean copy of XP on a HDD format NTFS. Upgrades are always Iffy.
 
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jonathan said:
How do I upgrade my windows 98 machine to windows xp pro
from the full version.
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Boot from the CD. Choose "upgrade" from the choices offered.

If you're having trouble finding that choice, my guess is that
you don't have a full version at all, but the OEM version
instead. Many people confuse the OEM version with the Full
version. The OEM will *not* do an upgrade, just a clean
installation.
 

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