upgrading from 2000 to xp

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can i just run the disk or do i have to save everything first!!!and reload later....???
 
Just run it.

But theres no substitute for a good backup!

/ Stephen
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first!!!and reload later....???
 
daz said:
can i just run the disk or do i have to save everything first!!!and reload later....???
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as in ALL cases, BACKUP your critical data first, just in case.

If your machine is more than eighteen months to two years old, run the
Upgrade Advisor first.

If all is well after that, then go for it!

HTH
 
Daz, what do you hope to get out of XP that 2000 does not provide? You
don't mention it but hopefully you are going to XP Pro and not Home.
 
Hello!

I definitely agree with the other folks who recommended backing up your
data. Windows NT\2000\XP all have NTBACKUP built-in to the operating
system. {Note: WinXP Home has to install it separately from the CD}

302894 HOW TO: Install Backup from the CD-ROM in Windows XP Home Edition
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=302894

My first suggestion is to visit the website of your computer manufacturer to
see whether that particular model is supported for the upgrade to Windows
XP. Then, as was suggested run the Upgrade Advisor.

There are plenty more suggestions that you may find useful in an article I
wrote a while ago:
316639 HOW TO: Prepare to Upgrade Windows 98 or Windows Millennium Edition
to
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=316639

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reload later....???
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First of all, note that you can upgrade from Windows 2000 to XP
Professional, but not to XP Home.

To do the upgrade, just boot from the XP CD and follow the
prompts.

But note that upgrading is a big step, affecting almost
everything on your drive. When you take such a big step, no
matter how unlikely, it is always possible that something could
go wrong. For that reason, it's prudent to make sure you have a
backup of anything you can't afford to lose before begining.
 
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Daz, what do you hope to get out of XP that 2000 does not provide? You
don't mention it but hopefully you are going to XP Pro and not Home.


(e-mail address removed)... everything first!!!and reload
later....???


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Hello!

I definitely agree with the other folks who recommended backing up your
data. Windows NT\2000\XP all have NTBACKUP built-in to the operating
system. {Note: WinXP Home has to install it separately from the CD}

302894 HOW TO: Install Backup from the CD-ROM in Windows XP Home Edition
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=302894

My first suggestion is to visit the website of your computer manufacturer to
see whether that particular model is supported for the upgrade to Windows
XP. Then, as was suggested run the Upgrade Advisor.

There are plenty more suggestions that you may find useful in an article I
wrote a while ago:
316639 HOW TO: Prepare to Upgrade Windows 98 or Windows Millennium Edition
to
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=316639

--
Have a great day!

Graham, MCSE²+I, MCSA
Microsoft Corporation Exchange Enterprise Messaging

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Exchange 2000 Server "How-To" Articles:
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Exchange 2000 Setup Whitepaper:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp? url=/technet/prodtechnol/exchange/exchange2000/proddocs/ar
ticles/e2kias/E2KIAS.ASP

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everything first!!!and
reload


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-----Original Message-----

(e-mail address removed)... everything first!!!and reload
later....???

as in ALL cases, BACKUP your critical data first, just in case.

If your machine is more than eighteen months to two years old, run the
Upgrade Advisor first.

If all is well after that, then go for it!

HTH


.
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-----Original Message-----
Hello!

I definitely agree with the other folks who recommended backing up your
data. Windows NT\2000\XP all have NTBACKUP built-in to the operating
system. {Note: WinXP Home has to install it separately from the CD}

302894 HOW TO: Install Backup from the CD-ROM in Windows XP Home Edition
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=302894

My first suggestion is to visit the website of your computer manufacturer to
see whether that particular model is supported for the upgrade to Windows
XP. Then, as was suggested run the Upgrade Advisor.

There are plenty more suggestions that you may find useful in an article I
wrote a while ago:
316639 HOW TO: Prepare to Upgrade Windows 98 or Windows Millennium Edition
to
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=316639

--
Have a great day!

Graham, MCSE²+I, MCSA
Microsoft Corporation Exchange Enterprise Messaging

* Please do not send email directly to this alias. This alias is for
newsgroup purposes only.
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.


Find out about Strategic Technology Protection Program and get our Security
Toolkit! Go to http://www.microsoft.com/security.
Microsoft Exchange "How-To" Documents:
http://support.microsoft.com/support/exchange/content/How tos/Howtos.asp
Exchange 2000 Server "How-To" Articles:
http://support.microsoft.com/support/exch2000/e2khowto.as p
Exchange 2000 Setup Whitepaper:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp? url=/technet/prodtechnol/exchange/exchange2000/proddocs/ar
ticles/e2kias/E2KIAS.ASP

Realize Your Potential with Microsoft




everything first!!!and
reload


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daz said:
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A good backup is essential, just in case things go Blooey!!!!!!!!!

One of the best ways of making a backup is to use the Files And
Settings Transfer Wizard from the Windows XP CDROM. Save the
resulting file to a different hard drive partition, a removable backup
device such as CDRW drive, or to a network drive.

Then if you do get into serious difficulty you can do a clean install
of Windows XP and then run the FASTW to import the saved data file.
Applications would have to be reinstalled in this case, but having the
data and configuration settings makes the recovery process much
easier.

Former MVP Gary Woodruff has written an article on using FASTW which
you will find at http://www.aumha.org/win5/a/fast.htm

Also see Gary's article on upgrading to XP at
http://aumha.org/win5/a/xpupgrad.htm

Good luck


Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca

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