WIN 98 SE to XP PRO Upgrade?

[signatureisx]

I am trying to upgrade from Win 98 SE to XP PRO and when I go to install the new software I get a message the I can't do that. MS Knowledge database says that this is possible, that 98 SE is an upgradeable version, any ideas?

 

[elmurado]

I'd always suggest doing a clean install---ie format the disk and install from there. What does the error message say exactly?

 

[linney]

Any help here?



HOW TO: Prepare to Upgrade Windows 98 or Windows Millennium Edition to Windows XP(Q316639)

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q316/6/39.asp

310064 - HOW TO: Troubleshoot Windows XP Problems During Installation When You Upgrade from Windows 98 or Windows Me

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310064&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

HOW TO: Partition and Format a Hard Disk in Windows XP (Q313348)

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q313/3/48.asp

Read the paragraph,
"How to Partition and Format Your Hard Disk by Using Windows XP Setup."

 

[SYAR2003]

Also check this quide (to avoid install problems):

The Role of the F5 Key and Shutdown Problems

http://www.theeldergeek.com/clean_installation_of_windows_xp.htm