Re: Upgrade ME to XP


cdog wrote:

Microsoft customer services have told me,eventualy, that i am able to up
grade my existing ME to XP.
What they can't seem to help me with is if i have to save all my existing
files and information to disc before i upgrade and then reinstall it or
will the XP kick in and automaticaly use my existing ME files and info.
Any advice would be appreciated.


"Malke" <notreally@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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First back up all your data. Have on hand any drivers for your hardware
and programs you will want to reinstall on CD's. Make sure your computer
will handle XP - run the Upgrade Advisor first.

Then try an upgrade install. You may be pleasantly surprised. An Upgrade
Install will keep all your data and programs intact. If the upgrade does
not go well, then do a Clean Install. You will need your ME installation
disk as qualifying media.

Upgrade Advisor -
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/upgrading/advisor.asp

http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/xpupgdissues.html - Upgrade Issues
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html - Clean Install

Malke
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"Vagabond Software" <vagabondsw-X-@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Well, I disagree with Gregg on Windows ME and think it is a fine operating
system (compared to 95/98). However, I do agree with him that you'll want
to reformat and install from scratch.

If you have the media and product keys for all your applications, then all
you really care about is the data that you created. Assuming that is the
case, there are two easy options. The cheapest is to buy a new hard
drive, slap it into the computer, unplug the power from the old hard drive
(if you want to be extra careful), and install Windows XP on the new hard
drive.
Mind the master/slave jumper when installing the new drive. You'll want
to change the jumper on the old drive to be the slave and keep the new
drive jumpered as master (the default). Once Windows XP is installed,
turn off the computer and plug the power cable into the old hard drive,
then turn your computer back on. Voila! All your old data will be just a
few
mouse-clicks away at all times.

Maybe even easier is to buy one of those external USB drives. Boot into
Windows ME, plug the external usb drive into your computer and begin
backing up your data to the removable drive. You can then install XP on
the hard drive, plug the usb drive into the system and begin retrieving
your old data.

Good Luck,

carl


cddog:
In my view the advice you received from Malke is the correct one to follow.
Assuming your present Me system is properly functioning; there are no
hardware problems that you're aware of, and your hardware is sufficient to
cope with the XP OS, there's no reason *not* to use the upgrade path as
Malke has recommended to upgrade your system. In virtually every case the
upgrade will proceed smoothly and without incident. To be sure, it's always
prudent to save your important/critical files prior to undertaking a
reinstall.

In your situation I see no overriding reason of the need to undertake a
fresh install of XP and then go through the rather onerous task of
reinstalling all your programs & data as suggested by Carl. While there's
certainly no harm in purchasing a new HD or USB external HD, as Carl
suggests, and subsequently configuring your system to handle backups, this
additional hardware arrangement should have no particular bearing on the
desirability to perform an upgrade on your present Me system rather than a
fresh install of XP.
Anna


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