Windows XP Pro server

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I run my business on three old computers that are
networked on Windows 98 SE. My server has started to
have problems disconnecting from the network so I
thought I would replace it with a newer computer with
Windows XP Pro.
Question: If I update the server to XP and leave the
two workstations on Windows 98 SE, will I run into
incapatibility problems or will this work OK?

Also, what is the best way to transfer all the programs
and files from the old server to the new one. Can I
purchase a new computer with Windows XP already on it
and then transfer programs from my old server or should
I purchase one with Win 98 SE on it, then transfer my
old programs, and then update wtih Windows XP?
Thanks for any help you can give me.
 
I run my business on three old computers that are
networked on Windows 98 SE. My server has started to
have problems disconnecting from the network so I
thought I would replace it with a newer computer with
Windows XP Pro.
Question: If I update the server to XP and leave the
two workstations on Windows 98 SE, will I run into
incapatibility problems or will this work OK?

Also, what is the best way to transfer all the programs
and files from the old server to the new one. Can I
purchase a new computer with Windows XP already on it
and then transfer programs from my old server or should
I purchase one with Win 98 SE on it, then transfer my
old programs, and then update wtih Windows XP?
Thanks for any help you can give me.
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Richard,

Starting with a clean installation of Windows XP is far more effective
than upgrading. The result will be more stable, and require less
work.

The Settings And Transfer Wizard may be useful in moving specific
application related settings, like favorites and bookmarks. But you
will have to manually install each program in either case, and newer
versions of the various programs may have different features that may
make transferring existing settings not as productive as repeating
setup manually. STW is great for reducing the stress of multiple
upgrades, but less useful when upgrading a single computer. And even
less so when the computer being upgraded is used by multiple people,
and in a business environment.

Windows XP can be made to run programs from older operating systems
like Windows 9x. However, if you are going to run a business
effectively, you may find it more cost effective to upgrade to newer
programs too. Some planning and research may save you $$$ in the long
term.

Also, with a newer computer, you may benefit by setting it up with
more forethought. I have reloaded two of my computers, and
restructured the partitions (each from 1 to 3), which significantly
improved performace on each. When you change your partition
structure, you absolutely have to reload the applications. Plus, in
some cases, learn how to manually reconfigure your various
applications.

Cheers,
Chuck
Paranoia comes from experience - and is not necessarily a bad thing.
 
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