Windows 98 SE upgrade to XP Home

[Ron]

Can I install any XP Home OS on my Compaq ( XP Upgrade,
XP Full Verson. I know there are several versions
available, can I use any or only certain versions?
I now have 98 SE.

Thank you

[Spinner]

You can install any version, providing your hardware supports XP or you can
get drivers for it.


"Ron" > wrote in message
...
> Can I install any XP Home OS on my Compaq ( XP Upgrade,
> XP Full Verson. I know there are several versions
> available, can I use any or only certain versions?
> I now have 98 SE.
>
> Thank you

[Spinner]

You can install any version, providing your hardware supports XP or you can
get drivers for it.


"Ron" > wrote in message
...
> Can I install any XP Home OS on my Compaq ( XP Upgrade,
> XP Full Verson. I know there are several versions
> available, can I use any or only certain versions?
> I now have 98 SE.
>
> Thank you

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

Before proceeding, you should ensure that all the PC's components
are capable of supporting WinXP. This information will be found at
each of the PC's component's manufacturer's web sites, and on
Microsoft's Hardware Compatibility List:
(http://www.microsoft.com/hcl/default.asp). Computer components
designed for use with Win9x/Me very often fail to meet WinXP's much
more stringent hardware quality requirements. This is particularly
true of many models in Compaq's consumer-class Presario product line.

Can you obtain WinXP-specific device drivers for your PC's
components, and any necessary motherboard BIOS updates? Additionally,
you can download and run Microsoft WinXP Upgrade Advisor to see if you
have any incompatible hardware components or applications.
(http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/upgrading/advisor.asp)

HOW TO Prepare to Upgrade Win98 or WinMe
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q316639


Bruce Chambers

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"Ron" > wrote in message
...
> Can I install any XP Home OS on my Compaq ( XP Upgrade,
> XP Full Verson. I know there are several versions
> available, can I use any or only certain versions?
> I now have 98 SE.
>
> Thank you

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

Before proceeding, you should ensure that all the PC's components
are capable of supporting WinXP. This information will be found at
each of the PC's component's manufacturer's web sites, and on
Microsoft's Hardware Compatibility List:
(http://www.microsoft.com/hcl/default.asp). Computer components
designed for use with Win9x/Me very often fail to meet WinXP's much
more stringent hardware quality requirements. This is particularly
true of many models in Compaq's consumer-class Presario product line.

Can you obtain WinXP-specific device drivers for your PC's
components, and any necessary motherboard BIOS updates? Additionally,
you can download and run Microsoft WinXP Upgrade Advisor to see if you
have any incompatible hardware components or applications.
(http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/upgrading/advisor.asp)

HOW TO Prepare to Upgrade Win98 or WinMe
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q316639


Bruce Chambers

Help us help you:
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
----
You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on
having both at once. -- RAH


"Ron" > wrote in message
...
> Can I install any XP Home OS on my Compaq ( XP Upgrade,
> XP Full Verson. I know there are several versions
> available, can I use any or only certain versions?
> I now have 98 SE.
>
> Thank you