Brian Bygland
December 5th 03, 12:36 AM
Ian Clark wrote:
> "Edith" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Hi, we are looking into XP, either Home or Professional.
> > We have ME now...what a mistake. I think we only need to
> > upgrade, but my husband says its better to buy the full
> > version. Does it make a difference which to use? This is
> > important...$$$ is an issue!
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Edith :)
>
> The upgrade normally requires you to insert your previous Windows disc for
> verification at some point during install
> The full disc doesn't.
>
> I think this is it. I have the full so not sure.
Even with an upgrade disk you can still do a full install. In fact I would
strongly recommend doing a full install. Most of the upgrade problems that I see
here are caused by doing an upgrade installation instead of a full install.
> "Edith" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Hi, we are looking into XP, either Home or Professional.
> > We have ME now...what a mistake. I think we only need to
> > upgrade, but my husband says its better to buy the full
> > version. Does it make a difference which to use? This is
> > important...$$$ is an issue!
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Edith :)
>
> The upgrade normally requires you to insert your previous Windows disc for
> verification at some point during install
> The full disc doesn't.
>
> I think this is it. I have the full so not sure.
Even with an upgrade disk you can still do a full install. In fact I would
strongly recommend doing a full install. Most of the upgrade problems that I see
here are caused by doing an upgrade installation instead of a full install.