OEM Install-Can I upgrade from this version

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I have purchased the OEM version of XP home and the only
option that I am allowed to choose is the full reformat of
the hard drive, therby losing all data. Is there a way to
upgrade from the current OS (win 98se) to upgrade to XP
and keep all my files and settings?
 
Only "retail versions" of Windows XP are designed to upgrade
an existing Windows installation. The "OEM versions" cannot
perform an upgrade, only a "clean install".

Clean Install Windows XP
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

[Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP]


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Nicholas

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| I have purchased the OEM version of XP home and the only
| option that I am allowed to choose is the full reformat of
| the hard drive, therby losing all data. Is there a way to
| upgrade from the current OS (win 98se) to upgrade to XP
| and keep all my files and settings?
 
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