Re: Full version of XP professional
From: Michael Stevens (mstevens_at_bogusmvps.org)
Date: 01/16/05
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Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2005 02:00:17 -0800
Michael wrote:
> Do a clean install........
>
> how's the state of that Win98 machine again???
>
> Do the fresh install!
>
>
It doesn't really matter the state of the Win 98/Me computer being upgraded.
The important part is the preparation for the upgrade. When properly prepped
on a system that has adequate performance specs and incompatible hardware
and software is either removed or upgraded prior to the upgrade; the upgrade
is usually a smashing success.
I also highly recommend prepping as if doing a clean install. This means
backing up all important data not available from other sources. Since the XP
upgrade saves the data and necessary information to a temp location, then
deletes the Windows folder before creating a brand new "clean" Windows
folder to copy XP into and then migrate the saved upgrade info into the
"clean" Windows folder. Usually when a properly prepped XP upgrade fails,
the same will/would have happened with a clean install.
My real recommendation to someone considering upgrading a 98/Me system is
don't do it.
The realistic cost of upgrading a computer that shipped with Win98/Me
compared to purchasing a new entry level system is very close to the same
price. The big difference would be in the performance and updated features
you would get with the new system compared to the fact your upgraded
computer would be an old barely adequate system. You could network the old
computer and use it for additional storage for backups and to use old
programs that do not work on XP.
-- Michael Stevens MS-MVP XP xpnews@bogusmichaelstevenstech.com http://michaelstevenstech.com For a better newsgroup experience. Setup a newsreader. http://michaelstevenstech.com/outlookexpressnewreader.htm > "Oli Restorick [MVP]" <oli@mvps.org> wrote in message > news:edIaPq1%23EHA.208@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl... >> This is good advice. While the upgrade technology in Windows XP is >> better than any previous versions of Windows, I'm normally hesitant >> about upgrades. I prefer to do clean installations, but then I'm >> comfortably reinstalling applications and migrating my settings >> across. I realise that the average home user isn't quite so >> comfortable. Oli >> >> >> "D.Currie" <dmbcurrie.nospam@hotmail.com> wrote in message >> news:34tk5jF4fkhvnU1@individual.net... >>> >>> "Ray In Atlanta" <RayInAtlanta@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in >>> message news:08A59069-B03C-42B3-974D-3F83CBE1240C@microsoft.com... >>>> My current computer has windows 98 second edition I have the full >>>> version of >>>> XP professional not the upgrade. can I install this and will it >>>> cause a loss >>>> of programs on my computer?? >>> >>> If it's the full retail version you can use it to do an upgrade. If >>> it's the full OEM version, it will only do a clean install. >>> >>> As far as loss of programs, it depends on how you install. If you >>> make a mistake somewhere, you could easily need to reinstall >>> everything. If you've got hardware or software issues, you may end >>> up formatting the hard drive, anyway, to get everything working >>> properly. Some programs my want to you reinstall them after the >>> upgrade, anyway. Office comes to mind. >>> >>> Your best bet is to have all your important files backed up, just in >>> case. And make sure you've got all your programs ready to install, >>> if things go wrong. >>> >>> Chances are it will go fine, but you never know.
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