Re: Upgrading Windows ME To Windows XP Pro

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Valjean wrote:

Is there an upgrade route that avoids having to do a fresh install?

Absolutely. You need to some preparation first, and if you're smart
you'll do two things: 1) run the Upgrade Advisor to make sure your
computer can run XP; 2) back up all your data.

Here are some links to help you:

http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/xpupgdissues.html - Upgrade Issues
Upgrade Advisor -
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/upgrading/advisor.asp
Qualifying Media -
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/upgrading/matrix.mspx

Also, if you have an OEM machine make sure your hardware is supported by
XP by going to the OEM's support website for your specific model
machine to see if they have drivers for XP.

Here's another link to general stuff about installing Windows. If you
scroll down, I've got info about backing up and what you need when you
install Windows:
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Upgrading

Malke
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