Upgrade from 98SE to XP Pro

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1. Can I just install over 98SE? I want to keep all the settings
2. Can I also change to NTFS in the process? My 98 is in FAT32.

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Do the upgrade install
instructions
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;316941

After your XP install is finished, you can convert to NTFS.

If you do a clean install you can format as NTFS and do the
install but that will wipe your hard drive.


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If you have a Full Retail version of XP (not an OEM version) you can upgrade
overtop of your current setup. Make certain you backup your important data
first. Remember that an upgrade of an OS is a major install and if something
does go wrong you don't want to lose what you need to keep! Do a decent
cleanup of your drive, uninstall your CD burning software, antivirus
software and any third party disk management tools (e.g. Norton System
Works, GoBack etc) as they will not survive the upgrade and will need to be
reinstalled after. If you use packet writing to save files to CD make
certain you finalize your packet formatted CDs as XP might not be able to
read them. If you use Windows 98's Backup tool to save data you'll find that
XP's version won't open .QIC files so you need an alternative backup
program. Once you've upgraded do not be quick to Activate. You have 30 days.
Try XP to see if it is what you want on this system. If you decide you don't
want it you can then easily transfer it.

Turn on the XP Firewall immediately after you finish the upgrade the visit
the Windows Update Site and install the Critical Updates. This is very
important as you do not want to contract the W32.Blaster worm.

Yes you can change your drive from FAT32 to NTFS following the upgrade. But
you must wait until after the upgrade is completed. Go to Start->Help &
Support and do a search for "convert" to learn how to do that.

Here are essential links to info about upgrading
http://www.aumha.org/a/xpupgrad.htm
http://aumha.org/a/ntfs.htm
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=/default.aspx?scid=fh;EN-US;winxpfaq
http://aumha.org/win5/a/parasite.htm
http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp
 
ABC said:
1. Can I just install over 98SE? I want to keep all the settings
2. Can I also change to NTFS in the process? My 98 is in FAT32.

Thanks

ABC
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You need to do some homework first.
Click on the links below, or copy and paste the link into the address box
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For upgrading to XP Home or Pro, see the links below.
http://aumha.org/a/xpupgrad.htm
XP Upgrade
http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sg_2kupgrade.asp
http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sg_9xupgrade.asp
See the link below for steps on performing a Clean Install.
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html
Known problems with XP upgrades.
http://michaelstevenstech.com/xpupgdissues.html
Known Problems with Clean installs.
http://www.labmice.net/WindowsXP/Install/installbugs.htm
Top 10 Reasons for Moving to Windows XP Professional
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/evaluation/whyupgrade/top10.asp
Why Windows XP Professional?
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/evaluation/whyupgrade/default.asp
Windows XP Professional Features
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/evaluation/features.asp

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Thanks very much, all of you. After seeing the problems that can occur
in a Win98 tranfer, I thinkg i will do a clean intall.
Known problems with XP upgrades.
http://michaelstevenstech.com/xpupgdissues.html
Known Problems with Clean installs.
http://www.labmice.net/WindowsXP/Install/installbugs.htm
Top 10 Reasons for Moving to Windows XP Professional
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/evaluation/whyupgrade/top10.asp
Why Windows XP Professional?
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/evaluation/whyupgrade/default.asp
Windows XP Professional Features
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/evaluation/features.asp
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ABC said:
Thanks very much, all of you. After seeing the problems that can occur
in a Win98 tranfer, I thinkg i will do a clean intall.
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Actually, you should prepare for the clean install, but do the upgrade. The
XP upgrade is very close to a clean install when it is properly done.
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Michael Stevens said:
Actually, you should prepare for the clean install, but do the
upgrade. The XP upgrade is very close to a clean install when it is
properly done.
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If ABC wants another vote, I concur. 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, and
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.
 
Ken I'll add my voice to yours and Michael's. An upgrade might cost you an
hour or two but could save many, many more if it is successful.
 
Harry said:
Ken I'll add my voice to yours and Michael's. An upgrade might cost
you an hour or two but could save many, many more if it is successful.
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There is really no reason not to try the upgrade if you have prepped for a
clean install. The hour or so spent running the upgrade and checking it out
for stability and performance has very limited real rational reasons not to
try the upgrade first.
I would bet anyone doing a clean install or an upgrade without doing some
advanced preparations, the success rate would be close to the same. When I
look at 1 hour opposed to 1 + hour and probably 1+ days being more
realistic, the XP upgrade looks like a mandatory step when you upgrade to
the XP OS.
 
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