windows me to xp upgrade w/corrupt registry help please

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hi,i want to upgrade to xp i'm running windows me and it is really messed up.my norton 2004 antivirus tells me so and i'm missing a ton of files and have also misplaced the cd(win me).my registry is a mess and i want it GONE,my floppy is not working and i don't want to replace it but i would like to format and start with a clean system.i have a cd for win98 upgrade and a win95 full version.what i'm asking is ,if i upgrade will i be able to rid myself of all the errors and start with a clean system.i don't care about losing any data or software that is installed.thanks for your help,capgeo

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

You'll need to perform a "Clean Install":

The Windows XP CD is bootable and contains all the tools necessary
to partition and format your drive. Follow this procedure and allow
Windows XP to partition and format your drive:

NOTE: It would be best to physically disconnect all your peripheral hardware
devices, except the monitor, mouse and keyboard, before installing XP.

1. Open your BIOS and set your "CD Drive as the first bootable device".

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

2. Insert your Windows XP CD in the CD Drive and reboot your computer.
3. You'll see a message to boot to the CD....follow the instructions.
4. The setup menu will appear and you should elect to delete all the existing
Windows partitions, then create a new partition, then format the primary
partition (preferably NTFS) and proceed to install Windows XP.

5. Clean Install Windows XP
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

[Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP]

6. ==> Immediately after installing Windows XP, turn on XP's Firewall.
==> http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

7. After Windows XP is installed, visit the Windows Update website
and download the available "Critical Updates".

8. After installing the critical updates, be sure and visit the support website
of the manufacturer of the computer to download and install any
available Windows XP compatible drivers, such as video adapter
and audio drivers.

9. If you happen to run into any installation difficulties, use the following resources:

How to Troubleshoot Windows XP Problems During Installation
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;310064

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

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Kelly Theriot]

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

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

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| hi,i want to upgrade to xp i'm running windows me and it is really messed up.my norton 2004 antivirus tells
me so and i'm missing a ton of files and have also misplaced the cd(win me).my registry is a mess and i want
it GONE,my floppy is not working and i don't want to replace it but i would like to format and start with a
clean system.i have a cd for win98 upgrade and a win95 full version.what i'm asking is ,if i upgrade will i be
able to rid myself of all the errors and start with a clean system.i don't care about losing any data or
software that is installed.thanks for your help,capgeo

 

[Kelly]

This doesn't sound good at all. First point is what does Norton have to do
with this? Sheesh. That is the least of your worries for an operating
system upgrade. Ah, never mind. re-read your post. Best is to either
correct the issues at hand or correct your surfing habits. A new system
won't help in either way.

That said, have you made sure your system is ready/capible of an upgrade to
XP? If not, run the readiness test and check out the HCL from here. Good
luck with it all!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_setup.htm