Nicholas
April 14th 03, 07:29 PM
Before upgrading any pre-existing Windows installation, it would be =
prudent to
run the Upgrade Advisor for Windows XP. This tool will report what =
hardware
or software may be incompatible with Windows XP. If you follow the =
Upgrade
Advisor's recommendations, you should not have any problem upgrading to
Windows XP.
If you fail to utilize the Upgrade Advisor, you may run into =
incompatibility issues.
Just inserting the Windows XP Upgrade CD in the CD Drive and selecting
"upgrade" is not going to give you the desired result. You must =
"prepare and
plan" your computer before beginning the upgrade process.
Windows XP Upgrade Advisor
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dkb;en-us;307726=20
HOW TO: Prepare to Upgrade Windows 98 or=20
Windows Millennium Edition to Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dkb;EN-US;316639
Also, physically disconnect all your peripheral hardware devices,
especially USB devices. Uninstall any antivirus program, too!
Most importantly, it would be prudent to perform a backup of
any data files you have, just in case a problem should occur.
Important: When you are ready to upgrade to Windows XP,
make sure to select the default "Upgrade" option
during the initial setup phase. Do not select the
alternative "New Installation" option!
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Nicholas
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"Thomas" > wrote in message: =20
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| I'd really like to upgrade to XP but I'm intimidated by=20
| people who tell me I have to first make sure ALL my=20
| program drivers will accept XP! Isn't there an easy way=20
| to make the upgrade?
prudent to
run the Upgrade Advisor for Windows XP. This tool will report what =
hardware
or software may be incompatible with Windows XP. If you follow the =
Upgrade
Advisor's recommendations, you should not have any problem upgrading to
Windows XP.
If you fail to utilize the Upgrade Advisor, you may run into =
incompatibility issues.
Just inserting the Windows XP Upgrade CD in the CD Drive and selecting
"upgrade" is not going to give you the desired result. You must =
"prepare and
plan" your computer before beginning the upgrade process.
Windows XP Upgrade Advisor
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dkb;en-us;307726=20
HOW TO: Prepare to Upgrade Windows 98 or=20
Windows Millennium Edition to Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dkb;EN-US;316639
Also, physically disconnect all your peripheral hardware devices,
especially USB devices. Uninstall any antivirus program, too!
Most importantly, it would be prudent to perform a backup of
any data files you have, just in case a problem should occur.
Important: When you are ready to upgrade to Windows XP,
make sure to select the default "Upgrade" option
during the initial setup phase. Do not select the
alternative "New Installation" option!
--=20
Nicholas
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"Thomas" > wrote in message: =20
...
| I'd really like to upgrade to XP but I'm intimidated by=20
| people who tell me I have to first make sure ALL my=20
| program drivers will accept XP! Isn't there an easy way=20
| to make the upgrade?