Upgrading to XP

[Vic]

I 'd like to install XP on my PC which already has W2K and Win98SE (dual boot - W2K boot loader).
Question is, which version of XP do I buy (e.g. upgrade version, full, OEM ok? retail only? etc.)?

Which ever software is chosen, I'd like to keep W2K and Win98 and NOT have XP overwrite these OS's, but install in its own
partition.

Lastly, I've read a lot of posts in which people complain about activation. Will XP complain about me changing HD's? I change them a
LOT (thus the OS is on a new HD, albeit same drive letter)! Also, which hardware components specifically cause XP activation to
complain (e.g. mobo, video card, sound, etc.)?

Thanks!
Vic

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

If you wish to install Windows XP on a separate drive or partition,
you'll need to purchase a "Full Retail Version" of Windows XP.

Windows XP Home Edition Comparison Guide
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/choosing2.mspx

Windows Product Activation (WPA) on Windows XP
http://aumha.org/win5/a/wpa.htm

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Microsoft Newsgroups

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| I 'd like to install XP on my PC which already has W2K and Win98SE (dual boot - W2K boot loader).
| Question is, which version of XP do I buy (e.g. upgrade version, full, OEM ok? retail only? etc.)?
|
| Which ever software is chosen, I'd like to keep W2K and Win98 and NOT have XP overwrite these OS's, but install in its own
| partition.
|
| Lastly, I've read a lot of posts in which people complain about activation. Will XP complain about me changing HD's? I change them
a
| LOT (thus the OS is on a new HD, albeit same drive letter)! Also, which hardware components specifically cause XP activation to
| complain (e.g. mobo, video card, sound, etc.)?
|
| Thanks!
| Vic

 

[Vic]

Lot of helpful information. Thanks Carey!
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[Nepatsfan]

I usually stay out of the licensing debates that go on in these
newsgroups but your response made me curious. Consider the
following:

Let's give Vic the benefit of the doubt and assume that he owns
full, legal licenses to Windows 98 and Windows 2000. Why can't
he purchase the upgrade version of Windows XP (Home or
Professional) and start the installation from within Win98 (if
installing XP Home) or Win2K (if installing XP Professional)
and select "New Installation" along with the option of
selecting which partition XP is installed on? If I've got a
choice in this matter, I'd certainly opt for the less expensive
one.

Nepatsfan

 

[Vic]

Of course the farther I progress toward actually buying the software more questions arise!

Just searched eBay and this question came to mind:

Considering a FULL RETAIL version, does it really matter which version I choose, i.e. Win XP no SP's, purchase with SP1, or
purchase with SP2?

Thanks,
Vic
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[Ken Blake]

In

Of course the farther I progress toward actually buying the
software
more questions arise!

Just searched eBay and this question came to mind:

Considering a FULL RETAIL version, does it really matter which
version I choose, i.e. Win XP no SP's, purchase with SP1, or
purchase with SP2?

You should have SP2, which is the latest. However, if it's
significantly cheaper to buy a version without SP2, that's fine.
You can download it (it's a big download) or even find it for
free on CD at some stores, then install it ourself.

However, it's more convenient to buy a version that already
incorporates it, and if the price difference is small, it's
probably worth it.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Because he intends to continue using his Windows 98/2000 systems.
Once you use an older Windows O/S to upgrade to Windows XP, you
are no longer permitted to legally continue to use the older O/S.
That is why I suggested the "Full Version" of Windows XP.

To put it in simpler terms, you cannot have a trade-in value credit toward
a new vehicle if you intend on keeping the "trade-in".... you have to give
it up.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Microsoft Newsgroups

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:

| I usually stay out of the licensing debates that go on in these
| newsgroups but your response made me curious. Consider the
| following:
|
| Let's give Vic the benefit of the doubt and assume that he owns
| full, legal licenses to Windows 98 and Windows 2000. Why can't
| he purchase the upgrade version of Windows XP (Home or
| Professional) and start the installation from within Win98 (if
| installing XP Home) or Win2K (if installing XP Professional)
| and select "New Installation" along with the option of
| selecting which partition XP is installed on? If I've got a
| choice in this matter, I'd certainly opt for the less expensive
| one.
|
| Nepatsfan