Re: XP Pro Upgrade or full version?

Tech-Archive recommends: Fix windows errors by optimizing your registry



Bruce Chambers wrote:
> John wrote:
>> 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
>>
>>
>
>
> Have you made sure that your PC's hardware components are capable
> of supporting WinXP? This information will be found at the PC's
> manufacturer's web site, and on Microsoft's Windows Catalog:
> (http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/hcl/default.mspx) Additionally, run
> Microsoft WinXP Upgrade Advisor to see if you have any incompatible
> hardware components or applications.
>
> You should, before proceeding, take a few minutes to ensure that
> there are WinXP device drivers available for all of the machine's
> components. There may not be, if the PC was specifically designed for
> Win98/Me. Also bear in mind that PCs designed for, sold and run fine
> with Win9x/Me very often do not meet WinXP's much more stringent
> hardware quality requirements. This is particularly true of many
> models in Compaq's consumer-class Presario product line or HP's
> consumer-class Pavilion product line. WinXP, like WinNT and Win2K
> before it, is quite sensitive to borderline defective or substandard
> hardware (particularly motherboards, RAM and hard drives) that will
> still support Win9x.
> HOW TO Prepare to Upgrade Win98 or WinMe
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q316639
>
> Upgrading to Windows XP
> http://aumha.org/win5/a/xpupgrad.htm

Thank you Bruce for your help. This is a custom built system that was
assembled by a local shop and has always run fine. I would like to upgrade
by adding whatever I need and will probably start with a fresh install of
Win98. I have always kept up by adding everything new I could and with this
P4 2.4 Gig system that really should have had XP installed when it was
built. If I assume that this system will run fine even if I actually ended
up rebuilding from the ground up what would the advantage of purchasing a
full version and not saving some money with upgrade?

Thanks again.

ModelMan John


.

Relevant Pages

  • Re: Installing Access XP RunTime
    ... Why do you say "only clients who have WinXP or better can upgrade to new ... >> Paul Overway ... Runtime in lieu of Office XP Service Pack 3 when only installing ...
    (microsoft.public.access.developers.toolkitode)
  • Re: Windows XP Pro update from Windows98
    ... If you wish to proceed with WinXP, ... > Have you made sure that your PC's hardware components ... >manufacturer's web site, and on Microsoft's Windows ... >HOW TO Prepare to Upgrade Win98 or WinMe ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics)
  • Re: Replacing ME with XP
    ... Professional software and want to download it on to my PC. ... WinXP is designed to install and upgrade the existing operating system while simultaneously preserving your applications and data, and translating as many personalized settings as possible. ... Also bear in mind that PCs designed for, sold and run fine with Win9x/Me very often do not meet WinXP's much more stringent hardware quality requirements. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
  • Re: Upgrade Me to XP Professional Edition
    ... Microsoft WinXP Upgrade Advisor to see if you have any incompatible ... hardware components or applications. ... HOW TO Prepare to Upgrade Win98 or WinMe ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.setup_deployment)
  • Re: Upgrading from 98 to XP
    ... Microsoft WinXP Upgrade Advisor to see if you have any incompatible ... hardware components or applications. ... HOW TO Prepare to Upgrade Win98 or WinMe ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)