i'm looking at upgrading to XP...good move? currently w/ ME...

[spewn]

any comments appreciated.

- spewn

 

[JLSigman]

I wouldn't upgrade, I'd buy a whole XP disk, format the hard drive, and then install the operating system.

Why do you want to get away from ME? Jennifer Sigman
1/2 of the IT staff

 

[butchrecon]

Actually you can use the XP upgrade disk to install a fresh copy. You will just need to input your WIn98/ME disk when it asks just to verify you can upgrade. Upgrade disks are not much different from full version except that the upgrade searches for a previous CD or installation. James Collins
Field Service Engineer
A+, MCP

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[spewn]

i tried to install visual studio .net and was told by MS that is wasn't compatible.

???

- spewn

 

[butchrecon]

What was not compatable? Windows ME? That would not suprise me. James Collins
Field Service Engineer
A+, MCP

email: butchrecon@skyenet.net

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[wolluf]

XP is infinitely more stable than ME. Clean install (after backup, of course!), not upgrade is way to go (see butchrecon about upgrade disk - it will clean install no problems). Run the compatibility test (on the XP CD) first so you can download any required drivers.

 

[K1W169]

My 2 cents ME was/is horrible but I wouldn't rush to XP it's not pristine. If you need stability go with Win2k

And Never upgrade on top of another Os Always better to start from scratch with a clean install as said by wolluf.

 

[spewn]

how do i clean install w/ the upgrade xp kit?

- spewn

 

[Jasen]

Simply choose a new install folder when it asks. As in c:\winnt instead of c:\windows. I too am staying away from XP. I like my 2k. ________
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