Windows XP version

[Rod]

I gave my old computer to my Dad. It has Windows 98SE on
it. Before I gave it to my Dad I formatted it and
reinstalled the Operating System and software. Ever since
it won't use MSN (Butterfly) software. I have had to use
Internet Explorer to access MSN.COM. Even then it is
sporatic.
I tried upgrading (quick upgrade, not a new install) but
with the same results. I think it is having a security
problem with .net passport. I believe it is having
security problems since I put it in the original Windows
98SE condition (1999). Since MS doesn't support Windows
98SE anymore the update files are not accessable. So I
purchased a FULL Version of Windows XP. My question is: I
just noticed the full version is utilized with NO
OPERATING systems and non supported operating systems.
Will the full version of Windows XP Home Edition work to
upgrade from Windows 98SE to Windows XP Home Edition?

Thank you.

 

[Steve C. Ray]

Yes, it will upgrade 98 if the XP is a retail version. If you bought a OEM
version it will not upgrade, clean install only.

 

[Malke]

I gave my old computer to my Dad. It has Windows 98SE on
it. Before I gave it to my Dad I formatted it and
reinstalled the Operating System and software. Ever since
it won't use MSN (Butterfly) software. I have had to use
Internet Explorer to access MSN.COM. Even then it is
sporatic.
I tried upgrading (quick upgrade, not a new install) but
with the same results. I think it is having a security
problem with .net passport. I believe it is having
security problems since I put it in the original Windows
98SE condition (1999). Since MS doesn't support Windows
98SE anymore the update files are not accessable. So I
purchased a FULL Version of Windows XP. My question is: I
just noticed the full version is utilized with NO
OPERATING systems and non supported operating systems.
Will the full version of Windows XP Home Edition work to
upgrade from Windows 98SE to Windows XP Home Edition?

Thank you.

To answer your question, yes you can use the full version to upgrade.
However, MS still does provide patches for Win98 from Windows Update.
If you are having problems with Internet connectivity, be sure the
hardware (modem, probably) is good. Also, be sure your Dad removes
spyware and runs a current av program.

Malke

 

[Guest]

-----Original Message-----


To answer your question, yes you can use the full version to upgrade.
However, MS still does provide patches for Win98 from Windows Update.
If you are having problems with Internet connectivity, be sure the
hardware (modem, probably) is good. Also, be sure your Dad removes
spyware and runs a current av program.

Malke
--
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
.
I am not having an Internet Connectivity problem (I

don't think I am). I can get on (intermittently) the
Internet using Internet Explorer. Sometime I can get on,
then other times I get the 'DSN file not found', white
page. I can not get on MSN.COM using MSN software. MSN
support advised I UPDATE the WIN98SE unfortunately
WIN98SE isn't supported and getting the security or
communication files is not possible for MSN (.net
passport) support.

So, I bought a FULL RETAIL VERSION of Windows XP Home
Version. I was going to do a new, clean install to
upgrade the computer. Then I noticed this version box
states it is for "PCs without Windows or PCs with Windows
95 or earlier versions." My question is: Can I use this
FULL RETAIL VERSION to upgrade or should I use the
UPGRADE VERSION for Win98SE? Thank you.

 

[Gary Tait]

I gave my old computer to my Dad. It has Windows 98SE on
it. Before I gave it to my Dad I formatted it and
reinstalled the Operating System and software. Ever since
it won't use MSN (Butterfly) software. I have had to use
Internet Explorer to access MSN.COM. Even then it is
sporatic.
I tried upgrading (quick upgrade, not a new install) but
with the same results. I think it is having a security
problem with .net passport. I believe it is having
security problems since I put it in the original Windows
98SE condition (1999). Since MS doesn't support Windows
98SE anymore the update files are not accessable. So I
purchased a FULL Version of Windows XP. My question is: I
just noticed the full version is utilized with NO
OPERATING systems and non supported operating systems.
Will the full version of Windows XP Home Edition work to
upgrade from Windows 98SE to Windows XP Home Edition?

Thank you.

It is an OEM version you bought, so it will not upgrade, just replace
(as I did on this machine, which was running Win95 on it, don't worry,
it was new last year).

 

[Gary Tait]

don't think I am). I can get on (intermittently) the
Internet using Internet Explorer. Sometime I can get on,
then other times I get the 'DSN file not found', white
page. I can not get on MSN.COM using MSN software. MSN
support advised I UPDATE the WIN98SE unfortunately
WIN98SE isn't supported and getting the security or
communication files is not possible for MSN (.net
passport) support.

So, I bought a FULL RETAIL VERSION of Windows XP Home
Version. I was going to do a new, clean install to
upgrade the computer. Then I noticed this version box
states it is for "PCs without Windows or PCs with Windows
95 or earlier versions." My question is: Can I use this
FULL RETAIL VERSION to upgrade or should I use the
UPGRADE VERSION for Win98SE? Thank you.

You can use that version fine. Just do a clean install.

 

[Guest]

-----Original Message-----

It is an OEM version you bought, so it will not upgrade, just replace
(as I did on this machine, which was running Win95 on it, don't worry,
it was new last year).
.
I thought I bought a FULL RETAIL VERSION of Windows XP

Home Edition (N09-00048). I don't know what an OEM
version is. Am I going to have, printer, CD, modem,
monitor driver and non-compatibility problems? By the way
I am upgrading a 1999, Dell Dimension XPS-500. Thank you.

 

[Gary Tait]

I thought I bought a FULL RETAIL VERSION of Windows XP
Home Edition (N09-00048). I don't know what an OEM
version is. Am I going to have, printer, CD, modem,
monitor driver and non-compatibility problems? By the way
I am upgrading a 1999, Dell Dimension XPS-500. Thank you.

An OEM version is one that is sold to those that build new PCs, for
installation on them.

It should run fine on that dell, but I'd look into getting andother
256 Meg RAM, and a bigger HDD maybe, if it still has it's stock
hardware specs.

 

[Guest]

-----Original Message-----
you.


An OEM version is one that is sold to those that build new PCs, for
installation on them.

It should run fine on that dell, but I'd look into getting andother
256 Meg RAM, and a bigger HDD maybe, if it still has it's stock
hardware specs.
.
It has been upgraded to 768MB memory and a second HDD

20GB. Also, it will only be used to access the Internet
and simple tasks like word processing. Thank you.