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June 2nd 09, 01:03 AM
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upgrading to XP from Windows 98
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June 2nd 09, 01:10 AM
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From Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition,
Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition you can upgrade to: 1) Windows XP Home Edition Retail (Full) Version 2) Windows XP Home Edition Upgrade Version 3) Windows XP Professional Retail (Full) Version 4) Windows XP Professional Upgrade Version Windows XP supported upgrade paths http://support.microsoft.com/kb/292607 Windows XP Professional System Requirements: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/p...g/sysreqs.mspx For XP Home PC requirements see: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pro...uirements.mspx For info on the differences between XP Home and Pro see: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../bb457127.aspx Just keep in mind that these are minimum requirements and in reality XP really likes 348 to 512MB of memory. How to prepare to upgrade Windows 98 or Windows Millennium Edition to Windows XP: http://support.microsoft.com/default...;en-us;Q316639 How to install or upgrade to Windows XP: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/316941 Note: If you decide to do a "Clean Install" Before you start make sure you have all your CDs and key codes for the applications you plan to install. Belarc Advisor can help discover the application key codes on your Window 98/ME OS. Install Belarc, run and print the results before you upgrade (Just in case something burps) http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html -- JS http://www.pagestart.com "Aguilbert" wrote in message ... What do I need to do to upgrade to XP os -?
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June 2nd 09, 01:10 AM
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From Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition,
Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition you can upgrade to: 1) Windows XP Home Edition Retail (Full) Version 2) Windows XP Home Edition Upgrade Version 3) Windows XP Professional Retail (Full) Version 4) Windows XP Professional Upgrade Version Windows XP supported upgrade paths http://support.microsoft.com/kb/292607 Windows XP Professional System Requirements: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/p...g/sysreqs.mspx For XP Home PC requirements see: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pro...uirements.mspx For info on the differences between XP Home and Pro see: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../bb457127.aspx Just keep in mind that these are minimum requirements and in reality XP really likes 348 to 512MB of memory. How to prepare to upgrade Windows 98 or Windows Millennium Edition to Windows XP: http://support.microsoft.com/default...;en-us;Q316639 How to install or upgrade to Windows XP: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/316941 Note: If you decide to do a "Clean Install" Before you start make sure you have all your CDs and key codes for the applications you plan to install. Belarc Advisor can help discover the application key codes on your Window 98/ME OS. Install Belarc, run and print the results before you upgrade (Just in case something burps) http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html -- JS http://www.pagestart.com "Aguilbert" wrote in message ... What do I need to do to upgrade to XP os -?
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June 2nd 09, 01:37 AM
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"Aguilbert" wrote in message ... What do I need to do to upgrade to XP os -? If you have your win98 cd you can get XP upgrade. You really need to backup your data and perform a clean install... though it's possible to get a win98 == XP upgrade to work... it's generally a formula for trouble BTW: You should have an absolute minimum of 256 megs of RAM and 512 and up is more realistic. Though XP will function on a 500mhz machine (or less) The cpu shoiuld really be up in the 1ghz or more range
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June 2nd 09, 01:37 AM
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"Aguilbert" wrote in message ... What do I need to do to upgrade to XP os -? If you have your win98 cd you can get XP upgrade. You really need to backup your data and perform a clean install... though it's possible to get a win98 == XP upgrade to work... it's generally a formula for trouble BTW: You should have an absolute minimum of 256 megs of RAM and 512 and up is more realistic. Though XP will function on a 500mhz machine (or less) The cpu shoiuld really be up in the 1ghz or more range
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June 2nd 09, 01:41 AM
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"Aguilbert" wrote in message
... What do I need to do to upgrade to XP os -? "JS" @ wrote in message ... From Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition you can upgrade to: 1) Windows XP Home Edition Retail (Full) Version 2) Windows XP Home Edition Upgrade Version 3) Windows XP Professional Retail (Full) Version 4) Windows XP Professional Upgrade Version Windows XP supported upgrade paths http://support.microsoft.com/kb/292607 This means you must buy instal CDs of one of these four varieties listed. Upgrade versions require you to keep your Win98 instal CD; you can discard the Win98 CD if you buy a full version of WinXP. -- Don Phillipson Carlsbad Springs (Ottawa, Canada)
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June 2nd 09, 01:41 AM
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"Aguilbert" wrote in message
... What do I need to do to upgrade to XP os -? "JS" @ wrote in message ... From Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition you can upgrade to: 1) Windows XP Home Edition Retail (Full) Version 2) Windows XP Home Edition Upgrade Version 3) Windows XP Professional Retail (Full) Version 4) Windows XP Professional Upgrade Version Windows XP supported upgrade paths http://support.microsoft.com/kb/292607 This means you must buy instal CDs of one of these four varieties listed. Upgrade versions require you to keep your Win98 instal CD; you can discard the Win98 CD if you buy a full version of WinXP. -- Don Phillipson Carlsbad Springs (Ottawa, Canada)
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June 2nd 09, 02:07 AM
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Aguilbert wrote:
What do I need to do to upgrade to XP os -? Before starting, have you verified that all of your PC's hardware components are capable of supporting WinXP? This information will be found at the PC's manufacturer's web site, and on Microsoft's Windows Catalog: (http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/hcl/default.mspx) You should also take a few minutes to ensure that there are WinXP-specific device drivers available for all of the machine's internal components. There may not be, if the PC was specifically designed for Win98/Me. Also bear in mind that PCs designed for, sold and run fine with Win9x/Me very often do not meet WinXP's much more stringent hardware quality requirements. This is particularly true of many early models in Compaq's consumer-class Presario product line or HP's consumer-class Pavilion product line. WinXP, like WinNT and Win2K before it, is quite sensitive to borderline defective or substandard hardware (particularly motherboards, RAM and hard drives) that will still support Win9x. HOW TO Prepare to Upgrade Win98 or WinMe http://support.microsoft.com/default...;en-us;Q316639 Upgrading to Windows XP http://aumha.org/win5/a/xpupgrad.htm -- Bruce Chambers Help us help you: http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375 They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers. ~ Denis Diderot
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June 2nd 09, 02:07 AM
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Aguilbert wrote:
What do I need to do to upgrade to XP os -? Before starting, have you verified that all of your PC's hardware components are capable of supporting WinXP? This information will be found at the PC's manufacturer's web site, and on Microsoft's Windows Catalog: (http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/hcl/default.mspx) You should also take a few minutes to ensure that there are WinXP-specific device drivers available for all of the machine's internal components. There may not be, if the PC was specifically designed for Win98/Me. Also bear in mind that PCs designed for, sold and run fine with Win9x/Me very often do not meet WinXP's much more stringent hardware quality requirements. This is particularly true of many early models in Compaq's consumer-class Presario product line or HP's consumer-class Pavilion product line. WinXP, like WinNT and Win2K before it, is quite sensitive to borderline defective or substandard hardware (particularly motherboards, RAM and hard drives) that will still support Win9x. HOW TO Prepare to Upgrade Win98 or WinMe http://support.microsoft.com/default...;en-us;Q316639 Upgrading to Windows XP http://aumha.org/win5/a/xpupgrad.htm -- Bruce Chambers Help us help you: http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375 They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers. ~ Denis Diderot
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June 2nd 09, 02:29 AM
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But why would you want to buy
the Full product if the less expensive Upgrade version will work just as well? -- JS http://www.pagestart.com "Don Phillipson" wrote in message ... "Aguilbert" wrote in message ... What do I need to do to upgrade to XP os -? "JS" @ wrote in message ... From Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition you can upgrade to: 1) Windows XP Home Edition Retail (Full) Version 2) Windows XP Home Edition Upgrade Version 3) Windows XP Professional Retail (Full) Version 4) Windows XP Professional Upgrade Version Windows XP supported upgrade paths http://support.microsoft.com/kb/292607 This means you must buy instal CDs of one of these four varieties listed. Upgrade versions require you to keep your Win98 instal CD; you can discard the Win98 CD if you buy a full version of WinXP. -- Don Phillipson Carlsbad Springs (Ottawa, Canada)
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June 2nd 09, 02:29 AM
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But why would you want to buy
the Full product if the less expensive Upgrade version will work just as well? -- JS http://www.pagestart.com "Don Phillipson" wrote in message ... "Aguilbert" wrote in message ... What do I need to do to upgrade to XP os -? "JS" @ wrote in message ... From Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition you can upgrade to: 1) Windows XP Home Edition Retail (Full) Version 2) Windows XP Home Edition Upgrade Version 3) Windows XP Professional Retail (Full) Version 4) Windows XP Professional Upgrade Version Windows XP supported upgrade paths http://support.microsoft.com/kb/292607 This means you must buy instal CDs of one of these four varieties listed. Upgrade versions require you to keep your Win98 instal CD; you can discard the Win98 CD if you buy a full version of WinXP. -- Don Phillipson Carlsbad Springs (Ottawa, Canada)
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June 2nd 09, 12:57 PM
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"Aguilbert" wrote in message
... What do I need to do to upgrade to XP os -? "JS" @ wrote in message ... But why would you want to buy the Full product if the less expensive Upgrade version will work just as well? "philo" wrote in message ... though it's possible to get a win98 == XP upgrade to work... it's generally a formula for trouble
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June 2nd 09, 12:57 PM
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"Aguilbert" wrote in message
... What do I need to do to upgrade to XP os -? "JS" @ wrote in message ... But why would you want to buy the Full product if the less expensive Upgrade version will work just as well? "philo" wrote in message ... though it's possible to get a win98 == XP upgrade to work... it's generally a formula for trouble
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June 2nd 09, 01:34 PM
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"Aguilbert" wrote in message
... What do I need to do to upgrade to XP os -? Apart from a Windows XP CD, you need a high end PIII or better, 512mb RAM, 20gb hard drive or better, and an XP compatible network card or modem depending on how you connect to the Internet.. If your sound card is made by Creative, you may have to change that out too because Creative no longer supply sound drivers for any older product and the stuff on driver sites tends to be just updates which require that the user has the base driver files already.. Optical drives and floppy drives have to be in first class working order or XP will reject them as being substandard. This was true back in 2001, so if the hardware has been running constantly since that date, there is a good chance that it will fall below minimum standards.. Depending upon where you live, rather than upgrade your present machine, it may actually be cheaper for you to buy an ex lease machine.. -- Mike Hall - MVP Windows Experience http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/
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June 2nd 09, 01:34 PM
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"Aguilbert" wrote in message
... What do I need to do to upgrade to XP os -? Apart from a Windows XP CD, you need a high end PIII or better, 512mb RAM, 20gb hard drive or better, and an XP compatible network card or modem depending on how you connect to the Internet.. If your sound card is made by Creative, you may have to change that out too because Creative no longer supply sound drivers for any older product and the stuff on driver sites tends to be just updates which require that the user has the base driver files already.. Optical drives and floppy drives have to be in first class working order or XP will reject them as being substandard. This was true back in 2001, so if the hardware has been running constantly since that date, there is a good chance that it will fall below minimum standards.. Depending upon where you live, rather than upgrade your present machine, it may actually be cheaper for you to buy an ex lease machine.. -- Mike Hall - MVP Windows Experience http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/
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