Can you install XP over the 'Upgrade' version of 98?

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dory

I upgraded 95 to 98 - - I just need to know if
the 'upgrade' version is okay.

Searched and searched microsoft.com with no luck.

Thanks!
 
Hello,
as far as I remember/know, buying an upgrade instead of full version
only means you can't do a clean install with the "upgrade" CD,
but have to start the setup from Win98 and upgrade. Therefore I see
no reason for it not to work, altho it means that you will have to
install Win95, Win98 and then WinXP each time you decide to do a clean
install.

But still, I suggest you call your local MS support line and ask
before you purchase :)
 
Amadej said:
Hello,
as far as I remember/know, buying an upgrade instead of full version
only means you can't do a clean install with the "upgrade" CD,
but have to start the setup from Win98 and upgrade. Therefore I see
no reason for it not to work, altho it means that you will have to
install Win95, Win98 and then WinXP each time you decide to do a clean
install.

But still, I suggest you call your local MS support line and ask
before you purchase :)
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You can use the 98 cd as the qualifer during XP setup to perform a clean
install.
see link below. Step #8
You boot from the CD and do a clean install.
Click on or copy and paste the link below into your web browser address bar.
How to clean install XP.
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html
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