Re: Upgrade from ME ==> XP

From: Colin Barnhorst (colinbarharst(nojunk)_at_msn.com)
Date: 01/07/05 

Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2005 16:18:15 -0700

Use the File and Settings Transfer Wizard on the XP cd to save your files
and settings in case something goes wrong with the upgrade. I have seen
some comments about problems with upgrading over ME. Don't do a clean
install unless you are sure you have a handle on the motherboard drivers
your computer uses, especially with a laptop. 

-- 
Colin Barnhorst [MVP  Windows - Virtual Machine]
"Q" <Q@anon.com> wrote in message 
news:z9ADd.11947$_X7.11423@newssvr33.news.prodigy.com...
>I want to upgrade to XP. Will XP require me to format and wipe out my C
> drive? Will I have to reinstall everything? (My ME machine is rather new, 
> so
> it's got the fast hardware needed for XP.) Or can it install itself 
> without
> requiring a reinstallation of everything?
> Thanks.
>
>

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