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Uncle Nobby
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 Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2007 8:47 pm Post subject: Installing XP |
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I have a computer that has Win 98 and I want to install XP, not an upgrade.
Can I install XP over Win 98 or should I re format the disc and install XP?
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Gordon
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| Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2007 9:00 pm Post subject: Re: Installing XP |
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"Uncle Nobby" <unc@invalid.com> wrote in message
news:eO61%23TaRIHA.748@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
| Quote: | Hi
I have a computer that has Win 98 and I want to install XP, not an
upgrade.
Can I install XP over Win 98 or should I re format the disc and install
XP?
Thanx
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Is your machine up to spec for XP? You really need at LEAST 512 MB RAM...... |
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Ken Blake, MVP
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| Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2007 9:05 pm Post subject: Re: Installing XP |
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On Sun, 23 Dec 2007 20:47:12 -0000, "Uncle Nobby" <unc@invalid.com>
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| Quote: | I have a computer that has Win 98 and I want to install XP, not an upgrade.
Can I install XP over Win 98 or should I re format the disc and install XP?
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If yours is a retail copy of Windows XP (either Full or Upgrade), not
an OEM one, yes, you can do an upgrade. OEM copies, however, can not
do upgrades.
The more important question, and the one where you will get dissenting
opinions, is *should* you do an upgrade. Here's my view:
Although many people will tell you that formatting and installing
cleanly is the best way to go, I disagree. Unlike with previous
versions of Windows, an upgrade to XP replaces almost everything, and
usually works very well.
My recommendation is to at least try the upgrade, since it's much
easier than a clean installation. You can always change your mind and
reinstall cleanly if problems develop.
However, don't assume that doing an upgrade relieves you of the need
to backup your data, etc. before beginning. Before starting to
upgrade, it's always prudent to recognize that things like a sudden
power loss can occur in the middle of it and cause the loss of
everything. For that reason you should make sure you have backups and
anything else you need to reinstall if the worst happens.
By the way, if you do decide to do a clean installation rather than an
upgrade, formatting is done as part of the installation, and doesn't
have to be done first. Just boot from the Windows XP CD (change the
BIOS boot order if necessary to accomplish this) and follow the
prompts for a clean installation (delete the existing partition by
pressing "D" when prompted, then create a new one).
You can find detailed instructions here:
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html
or here
http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org/how_do_i_install_windows_xp.htm
or here http://windowsxp.mvps.org/XPClean.htm
or here http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/clean_install.htm
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Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP Windows - Shell/User
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philo
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| Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2007 9:15 pm Post subject: Re: Installing XP |
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"Uncle Nobby" <unc@invalid.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | Hi
I have a computer that has Win 98 and I want to install XP, not an
upgrade.
Can I install XP over Win 98 or should I re format the disc and install
XP?
Thanx
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Since you specifically said you want to install XP without upgrading your
win98...
you can format the drive from within the context of your XP installation.
Just boot with your XP cd and go.
If you still have your win98 cd...you can purchase an XP upgrade cd and
still perform a clean install.
NOTE: Be sure to backup your data first!!!!!
Also...if your machine was old enough to have win98 on it...
you should be sure of the specs that XP needs to run well.
Regardless of what is stated as the minimum hardware...
Unless you have a 500mhz cpu and 256 megs of ram...there would be no sense
in even attempting to run XP.
Realistically you should have about a 1ghz cpu (or more) and 512 megs of RAM
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JS
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| Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2007 9:22 pm Post subject: Re: Installing XP |
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In addition to Ken's advice I would check to see if your PC meets the
requirements for XP before you start.
Windows XP Professional System Requirements:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/upgrading/sysreqs.mspx
For XP Home PC requirements see:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/editions/systemrequirements.mspx
Just keep in mind that these are minimum requirements and in reality XP
really likes 348 to 512MB of memory.
JS
"Uncle Nobby" <unc@invalid.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | Hi
I have a computer that has Win 98 and I want to install XP, not an
upgrade.
Can I install XP over Win 98 or should I re format the disc and install
XP?
Thanx
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