Upgrading

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I have the Windows ME edition and I want to upgrade to the
XP version. I have been told my Microsoft that I have to
contact HP first so that they can tell me what I have to
do so that I can convert. Apparently I cannot download
the XP program from the MSN dowmloads listed on the server
as I was told I could do when it first came out. Can
someone tell me what the procedures are to be able to
obtain the program and what I have to change in my ME
program so it will accept the new XP program?

Thank you!
 
Windows XP has never been available to consumers as a download.
You'll need to go out and purchase a "retail upgrade version" of
Windows XP, then proceed to "upgrade" your Windows ME computer
to Windows XP.

HOW TO: Prepare to Upgrade Windows 98 or
Windows Millennium Edition to Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;316639

Before upgrading any existing Windows installation, it would be prudent to
run the Upgrade Advisor for Windows XP. This tool will report what hardware
or software may be incompatible with Windows XP. If you follow the Upgrade
Advisor's recommendations, you should not have any problem upgrading to
Windows XP.

If you fail to utilize the Upgrade Advisor, you may run into incompatibility issues.
Just inserting the Windows XP Upgrade CD in the CD Drive and selecting
"upgrade" is not going to give you the desired result. You must "prepare and
plan" your computer before beginning the upgrade process.

Windows XP Upgrade Advisor
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307726

It is imperative that you have the latest BIOS update installed. Visit the support
website of the manufacturer of your computer or motherboard for instructions
on updating your computer's BIOS.

Accessing Motherboard BIOS
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm


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

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| I have the Windows ME edition and I want to upgrade to the
| XP version. I have been told my Microsoft that I have to
| contact HP first so that they can tell me what I have to
| do so that I can convert. Apparently I cannot download
| the XP program from the MSN dowmloads listed on the server
| as I was told I could do when it first came out. Can
| someone tell me what the procedures are to be able to
| obtain the program and what I have to change in my ME
| program so it will accept the new XP program?
|
| Thank you!
 
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