Re: How do I replace 98 with XP in a 2000/98 dual-boot setup.

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"Rock" <rock@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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"greypound" wrote

I have a dual boot setup with Win2000Pro on D and Win 98SE on C. D is a
separate 30Gb drive, C is a partition on an 80Gb drive.
I wish to replace 98 with XP Home but I know that 2000 had to be
installed after 98 to avoid overwriting the 2000 boot sector and the
2000 startup files.

Would using XP Upgrade software simply replace 98 and maintain the
dual-boot capability?
Is it simpler to format C and install a full version of XP? Could I
then restore the dual boot 2000/XP?

I do not wish to lose any of the info or programs on drive D, nor risk
damaging the data on the other partitions on the 80Gb drive. I can
make images of partitions if necessary (or prudent).

I have searched google groups to attempt to identify possible problems
but could not find the 98/XP swap scenario.

XP is newer than Windows 2000 so by installing XP in place of Win98 you're
following the recommended order of installing the newest OS last. The XP
installation should recognize the dual boot and keep it. But make sure
you
have a full and complete backup of all data. Best is to image the drives
so
in case something goes haywire you can restore things to their previous
condition.

The upgrade from Win98 to XP usually goes well, but make sure you run the
upgrade advisor first.


I agree with everything you say except the last statement. Upgrades from
Win98 to WinXP do indeed usually go well but since the two OSs are
radically different, the upgrade involves lots of compromises that sometimes
result in weird and wonderful problems. It's also ca case of attempting to
soup up a worn and battle-scarred system, expecting the new OS to repair
all the damage. This is optimistic thinking [blissful ignorance?] and we see
the results in these newsgroups. To me a Win98 => WinXP upgrade is
the lazy man's method. Given the choice, I will always go for a fresh
installation.


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