Clean Install Windows XP

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Date: 05/08/04


Date: Sat, 8 May 2004 14:19:58 -0700

I got a Windows XP Home Original CD (Non OEM). I currently
have Windows ME runnin on my system which causes a lot of
errors, not stable enough. So now I don't know what to do
should I clean install XP or upgrade. If I upgrade the
registry of ME wuld be carried forward isnt it so then my
system will again experience problems isnt it. Now I have
1 Sony 4 GB Hard Disk with ME installed and another
Samsung HDD 40GB with 7-8 GB data. I dont wanna lose my
data. If I make a backup of all data onto CD'S thru my CD
writer how many CD'S will it take. Now I also wanna know
whether NTFS partition is better or my current FAT32 is
better. I also wana convert to NTFS partition if its
better so then I suppose I'll Have to format my disk is
that true? Then all my data will be lost isnt it. Now pls
suggest me somethin to do. Also is it possible for 1 fat32
and another NTFS to run side by side. Pls also tell me how
to clean install with such restrictions step by step if
possible coz I dont wanna screw up my system. Thanks in
advance.



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