XP instal

[George]

I have purchased the upgrade version to go from win98 to
xphome. I can't get it to install though, it seems to
freeze up on the setup screen, although I don't know why.
the computer is capable of running XP,(I installed it from
the disk with my new computer to make sure.) The win98 is
registered so I am at a loss. any help is greatly
appreciated in advance thank you

[Nicholas]

Before upgrading any 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

Troubleshooting Windows XP Setup
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_setup.htm


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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"George" > wrote in message:
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| I have purchased the upgrade version to go from win98 to=20
| xphome. I can't get it to install though, it seems to=20
| freeze up on the setup screen, although I don't know why. =20
| the computer is capable of running XP,(I installed it from=20
| the disk with my new computer to make sure.) The win98 is=20
| registered so I am at a loss. any help is greatly=20
| appreciated in advance thank you