Re: Upgrade from ME ==> XP

From: Q (Q_at_anon.com)
Date: 01/11/05 

Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2005 15:36:09 GMT

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> "Q" <Q@anon.com> wrote in message
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> > 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.
> >
> >
> Thanks to everyone who responded.
> The results: mostly went well. Some programs had to be re installed. Only
> ONE problem, XP correctly identified the "family" of my video card, but
> every 20 minutes or so the screen would freak out. I downloaded the most
> recent XP driver and all is well!! I am a happy camper.
> -Richard
>
Screen freaked out again after two days. Any suggestions??

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