Re: XP Pro Upgrade or full version?

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Don Schmidt wrote:
> The Upgrade version of Windows XP is fine. But, the better way to
> install XP is to clean everything off the C drive then use the
> Upgrade CD.
> Before doing anything verify you have the CDs and ProductKeys for
> both 98SE and XP.
>
>
>
> "John" <ModelMan@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:zMqdndM_9tAPAk7enZ2dnUVZ_tOdnZ2d@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> I am thinking of upgrading an older PC by adding hardware and
>> software and installing XP Pro. I now am using Win98SE and wonder
>> which way to go. What would be best and reasons why not just upgrade.
>> Thank you very much.
>>
>> Regards.
>>
>> ModelMan

Thanks for that reminder Don. I am sure I would have been in trouble as I
now have to assure I have everything I started with.

John


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