Windows XP Home Edition

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Ted Breaux

I currently am using Windows 98 SE. It have given me
trouble for years. Mostly it locks up during browsing or
playing videos etc.

I want to purchase Windows XP but am told that I should
not purchase the "Upgrade" edition as it will lose many of
my files. It has been suggested that I start over and
purchase the complete edition.

What should I purchase.

thanks,
 
Hello

Well you just answered your question, but you will have a
few different opinions ok. If it was me I would purcahse the
full version of XP and back your data and then install the
new OS

Alvin
 
Whatever method you choose you should do a complete backup to CD-R before
upgrading. A clean installation is the best method. You can use the
upgrade version to do a full install. It prompts you to insert your
previous CD as proof of ownership.
 
Ted;
Since you are having problems, a clean installation is the way to go.
Both the full and upgrade will do both an upgrade or Clean
Installation.
So if you have a Windows 98 CD, there is no benefit of the full
version (unless you have no need for the $100 difference)

Be sure you check this link, especially #3 Upgrade Advisor to be sure
the computer is ready for Windows XP:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/upgrading/default.asp
 
Ted said:
I currently am using Windows 98 SE. It have given me
trouble for years. Mostly it locks up during browsing or
playing videos etc.

I want to purchase Windows XP but am told that I should
not purchase the "Upgrade" edition as it will lose many of
my files. It has been suggested that I start over and
purchase the complete edition.

What should I purchase.

thanks,
Click to expand...

Note that many apps which run under W9x do not run under XP.
Before you spend $s for XP, it might be wise to determine
the cost of buying upgrades or replacements for the apps you
currently use.
 
Bob Willard said:
Note that many apps which run under W9x do not run under XP.
Before you spend $s for XP, it might be wise to determine
the cost of buying upgrades or replacements for the apps you
currently use.
Click to expand...

Microsoft offers a free compatibility utility that can let you know if your
hardware or software will be supported in XP that way you won't waste any
unnecessary $$

Paul
 
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