Re: reinstall Windows XP

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From: chris (chris_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 02/19/05 

Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2005 19:35:01 -0800

"Anna" wrote:

> > "reinstall WindowsXP?" wrote:
> >
> >> I am wanting to remove Windows98 and install WindowsXP. I'm sure it is
> >> far
> >> too complicated to to explain here through a reply(or is it?) , so can
> >> you
> >> give me a good site to get information/instructions? Some sites I have
> >> viewed
> >> claims it to be quite simple and others claim it can take hours upon
> >> hours. I
> >> have a WindowsXP disc with key/code number and want to remove Windows98
> >> from
> >> an older C Drive and install the XP. Also, do I need a boot/start up disc
> >> made for WindowsXP or just one taken from the actual Drive that I'll be
> >> reformatting? I haven't found a site yet that tells how to install XP
> >> "after"
> >> 98... always just the oppostie. Am i being too concearned with this? Do I
> >> really need to be grabbing discs and backing up files or can I simply
> >> wipe
> >> out the drive, pop in the XP disc and let it do the work itself? Any
> >> help
> >> would appreciated.. thanks!
> >>
> >> -Jake
>
>
> "chris" <chris@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:706FBDDA-0131-4851-93AF-CA6E79BC92CD@microsoft.com...
> > Regrdless of what they tell you mate, you will lose everything and end up
> > with 2 operating systems, one you dont want and cant use or
> > access.Reformatting in xp is a nightmare compared to 98. you cant start
> > with
> > a clean slate. my advice is to get some dvd's and back up everything
>
>
> "reinstall WindowsXP"...
> The "advice" chris has given you is absolute nonsense. There's no reason in
> the world why you can't reformat your HD and install XP if that's what you
> want to do. It's not a terribly difficult procedure and there's no reason to
> be overly concerned about performing a fresh install of XP. I'm sure you're
> aware that if there are any files you'll need (after installing XP) from
> your current HD, you will need to copy them to removable media before that
> disk is formatted.
>
> If I'm not mistaken one or more responders to your query has provided you
> with links to this or that site that provides detailed instructions on how
> to perform a fresh install of XP. A Google search of "fresh install windows
> xp" or some such will provide you with a wealth of info on this procedure.
> Anna
>
>
> unfortunately jake anna is right, my advice is nonsense and i shouldn't be trying to post answers. take her advice ,i am only speaking from my own stuffup which could have probaly been avoided.

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