windows me to xp upgrade w/corrupt registry help please

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From: capgeo (capgeo_at_optonline.net)
Date: 05/26/04 

Date: Tue, 25 May 2004 22:16:04 -0700

hi,i want to upgrade to xp i'm running windows me and it is really messed up.my norton 2004 antivirus tells me so and i'm missing a ton of files and have also misplaced the cd(win me).my registry is a mess and i want it GONE,my floppy is not working and i don't want to replace it but i would like to format and start with a clean system.i have a cd for win98 upgrade and a win95 full version.what i'm asking is ,if i upgrade will i be able to rid myself of all the errors and start with a clean system.i don't care about losing any data or software that is installed.thanks for your help,capgeo