Re: Windows 98/xp

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anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com
Date: 09/05/04 

Date: Sun, 5 Sep 2004 13:44:02 -0700

>-----Original Message-----
>"Chuck" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
>>I upgraded from 98se to xp home using the upgrade disc.
>>Did not install the full edition. I am getting a new
>>computer. Can i use the xp upgrade disc to load xp,
>>without having to load 98se first?
>
>Yes. But you need the Windows 98 SE CD during the
installation.
>
>--
>(tm)
>.
>I do have the Windows 98 SE CD and book. How
complicated is the process?

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