Update from 98se to XP Pro ?

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From: Lars-Erik Østerud (._at_.)
Date: 09/13/04

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Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2004 20:26:56 +0200

Is it quite simple to upgrade from Win98se to XP Pro ?

I have to many files and programs installed to backup
and make a clean install. Will XP Pro preserve all my
files if I install it on top of Win98se (I guess some
programs and drivers need to be reinstalled, but...)?

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  Win98se, Asus P4PE, 2.53 GHz, Asus V8420 (Ti4200), SB-Live!

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