ME/XP Pro upgrade problem

[Huggy6ear]

My ME system became corrupt and wouldn't boot. I decided to take the opportunity to upgrade to XP Pro and purchased the latest version. I installed it over the ME system so that I retained all my existing files. It seems to have worked OK except I cannot get any ICONs on my desktop, except for the Recycle Bin, and the start menu/programs does not show many programs. Should I have formatted the hard drive and installed XP cleanly? I do have the critical data backed up.

 

[RuSSkIy]

Try reinstalling Xp in the new directory, then just back up filse that are critical, and to be on the safe side (so you do not carry over OLD problems) reformat drive and do Clean Install

Hope this helps

 

[ravashaak]

I gotta second that wipe/clean install method. Upgrading over an existing install in my experience has far less than stellar results. I know I wouldn't trust the stability of an "upgraded" system.