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Sarah

Hi. Recently I purchased a new computer, intending to load
on Windows Xp for the first time onto it. But i also took
the Hard Drive from my old computer and put it into the
new computer, (the old computer having Windows 98 as its
operating system)....Now, if I install XP onto the new
computer fully, then will all the files on my hard drive
be erased?
If you could write to my (e-mail address removed)
and please tell me, i would greatly appreciate it.
Thankyou.
 
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-----Original Message-----
Hi. Recently I purchased a new computer, intending to load
on Windows Xp for the first time onto it. But i also took
the Hard Drive from my old computer and put it into the
new computer, (the old computer having Windows 98 as its
operating system)....Now, if I install XP onto the new
computer fully, then will all the files on my hard drive
be erased?
If you could write to my (e-mail address removed)
and please tell me, i would greatly appreciate it.
Thankyou.
.
Sarah:
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I also recently upgraded my PC. I was advised not to
install XP over 98 because of possible imcompatability
with some of the softwares. There is an XP Compatability
Advisor which you can copy of the Web. My advice is to
copy your critical files from your existing HD. Either
fdisk your existing drive or better yet get a new HD. It
will save you a lot of headache as I find out from time to
time that some of my 98 softwares are incompatible with
the XP. Good luck. I agree do not write your e-mail in the
forum.

Don Soriano
 
I also recently upgraded my PC. I was advised not to
install XP over 98 because of possible imcompatability
with some of the softwares. There is an XP Compatability
Advisor which you can copy of the Web. My advice is to
copy your critical files from your existing HD. Either
fdisk your existing drive or better yet get a new HD. It
will save you a lot of headache as I find out from time to
time that some of my 98 softwares are incompatible with
the XP. Good luck. I agree do not write your e-mail in the
forum.

Don Soriano
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???????????? "better yet get a new HD" ????????????????
Dude, if you don't have a clue....don't touch the keyboard.

You CAN quite simply "upgrade" the 98. Run the compatibility
wizard......... more than likely the only thing you'll need updated
drivers for are modem/printer (maybe nothing). Updates can 90% of the
time, be found on the manufactures site. CD burning software should
also be reinstalled after an upgrade.

As far as software....... ALMOST anything that can be run under 98 can
be run under XP. Most that can't also offer upgrades. Except for a
few older games.... XP runs ALL the programs I had under 98.

YES you can upgrade......... BUT a clean install is better. All you
have to do is let the windows disc format your drive during
installation.

Don't let the clueless scare you............


§kullywag©-
 
Hi Sarah,

I would never upgrade 98 but make a Dualboot with a fresh XP on a different
partition! Then you use a simple Bootmanager like OSL2000 and thats it!

Having 98 or ME on your computer is a big advantage, if you somedays want to
play older games! But even new games are not free of distortion on XP like
Enter the Matrix! If you have more questions how to please tell me.

Regards

Gerry
 
-----Original Message-----
Hi Sarah,

I would never upgrade 98 but make a Dualboot with a fresh XP on a different
partition! Then you use a simple Bootmanager like OSL2000 and thats it!

Having 98 or ME on your computer is a big advantage, if you somedays want to
play older games! But even new games are not free of distortion on XP like
Enter the Matrix! If you have more questions how to please tell me.

Regards

Gerry


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Gerry:
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Interesting! Would there be a problem having two HDs with
different OS? WINXP in the Primary Master and WIN98SE in
the Primary slave?

Don Soriano
 
Don said:
Interesting! Would there be a problem having two HDs with
different OS? WINXP in the Primary Master and WIN98SE in
the Primary slave?
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No, why? OSL2000 can handle all this! Whether on one HD or on two.
Try to get the 8.5 version for free, the pass is
DCX-ANZ-IFLS



The only thing you have to do is setting both partitions or HDs to primary.
You can do this with Partitin Magic or similar programs.

Regards



Gerry
 
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