Upgrading from 98 SE to XP

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Trying to upgrade from 98 S to XP.

Get 'Setup cannot cop D:\1386\mfc42.dll to
C:\WINDOWS\setup\mfc42.dll

Also Error 5A8FF58h

Any ideas?

Cheers
Andy
 
Ever thought about doing a clean install? You shaould
your files backed up. This wipes the hard drive clean.
 
You should also have your CD Keys for all your programs
that require them when you install them.
 
HOW TO: Troubleshoot Windows XP Problems During Installation When You
Upgrade from Windows 98 or Windows Me
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310064&Product=winxp

Troubleshooting Windows XP Setup
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_setup.htm

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| Help
|
| Trying to upgrade from 98 S to XP.
|
| Get 'Setup cannot cop D:\1386\mfc42.dll to
| C:\WINDOWS\setup\mfc42.dll
|
| Also Error 5A8FF58h
|
| Any ideas?
|
| Cheers
| Andy
 
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Andy said:
I did wanted to just do an upgrade, thought it would make
life easier? Ehm
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Although many people will tell you that formatting and installing
cleanly is the best way to go, I disagree. Unlike with previous
versions of Windows, an upgrade to XP replaces almost everything,
and usually works very well.

My recommendation is to at least try the upgrade, since it's much
easier than a clean installation. You can always change your mind
and reinstall cleanly if problems develop.

However, don't assume that doing an upgrade relieves you of the
need to backup your data, etc. before beginning. Before starting
to upgrade, it's always prudent to recognize that things like a
sudden power loss can occur in the middle of it and cause the
loss of everything. For that reason you should make sure you have
backups and anything else you need to reinstall if the worst
happens.
 
I did an upgrade over 98SE - just to be sure I downloaded a bunch of drivers
for my hardware and removed all my accumulated junk folders defragged then
put Xp over 98 with out any problem at all. As it turned out the drivers in
Xp were fine so I didn't need them.

Ian
 
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