Installing WinXP Pro over 98SE or Clean install

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Mark Patterson

Hi,

Are there any known issues associated with Installing WinXP Pro over 98SE or
is it best to go the clean install route? (i.e. Formatting HDD prior to
installation???)

Regards,
MP
 
Mark Patterson wrote in microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support:
Hi,

Are there any known issues associated with Installing WinXP Pro over
98SE or is it best to go the clean install route? (i.e. Formatting HDD
prior to installation???)

Regards,
MP
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A clean install is the ONLY way to go...then go to MS site and get Service Pack 1a and any
other updates XP requires. The extra time in doing a clean install is well worth the effort.
 
I agree , clean install ....BUT I did an upgrade to mine from win98se
because I had too much stuff to reinstall(lazy i know) went fine , only
lost a few incompatable programs.

backup your data first if you go the upgrade route



Sammy said:
Mark Patterson wrote in microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support:


A clean install is the ONLY way to go...then go to MS site and get Service Pack 1a and any
other updates XP requires. The extra time in doing a clean install is
Click to expand...
well worth the effort.
 
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